With summer just around the corner, the May 2016 beverage trends reveal a clear emphasis on cold drinks. Not only is there a demand for unique ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations, but consumers have also begun looking for functional drinks that do more than just hydrate.
In terms of restaurant-crafted beverages, the May 2016 beverage trends reveal a continued demand for new and exciting flavors. This is particularly true when it comes to blended coffee beverages, which are now being infused with ingredients such as maple syrup, Oreo cookies and even cantaloupe juice.
However, when it comes to ready-to-drink beverages, consumers are shifting their attention towards functional drinks. For example, there are a number of drinks that provide a nutritional boost, such as protein-enriched waters and probiotic flaxseed milks. There are also drinks that promise more unusual benefits, such as cherry-based juices that promote sleep and botanical beverages that support healthy skin.
Top 45 Beverage Ideas in May
From Protein-Enriched Waters to Maple-Flavored Coffee Drinks:
Katherine Pendrill — May 20, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Fruit-Topped Juice Bottles
Siya's Juice Packaging System Emphasizes Freshness
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Colorful Rainbow Coffees
This Barista Uses Food Coloring to Make Rainbow-Colored Coffee
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Functional Botanical Beverages
The New 'Belvoir Botanicals' Range Boasts Holistic Health Benefits
42
Elite Coffee Capsules
Strauss Coffee Creates a New Line that is as Flavorful as the Product
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Organic Superfood Purees
Shine Organics' Combines the Purest Produce and Micronutrients
40
Nourishing Turmeric Lemonades
Shaki Transforms Lemonade into a Potent Turmeric Drink
39
Dissolvable Loose Leaf Teas
'Tea Drops' Provides a Mess-Free Alternative to Loose Leaf Tea
38
Protein-Enriched Waters
The 'ON Protein Water' Range Supports Muscle Growth and Recovery
37
Resurrected Campfire Drinks
The S'mores Frappuccino Will Return to Starbucks for a Limited Time
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Meal-Replacing Superfood Shakes
Chia Star's Beverages Leverage the Benefits of Fully Soaked Chia
35
Probiotic Flaxseed Beverages
Good Karma's Probiotic Range Includes Dairy- and Nut-Free Milk
34
Pea-Based Milks
Ripple by Method is a Nondairy Alternative That Tastes Like Its from Cows
33
Butter Coffee Packets
'Coffee Blocks' Only Need Water to Make the Perfect Butter Coffee
32
Coffee-Specific Flavor Shots
The New McCafe Flavor Shots Can Be Used to Create Custom Drinks
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Old-Fashioned Milk Products
The Low & Slow Milk Range is Made Using a Slow Pasteurization Method
30
Creamy Cookie Drinks
These Tassimo Pods Make Oreo Cookie Hot Chocolate
29
Sparkling Water Cans
Perrier Sparkling Water Now Comes in Two Fun New Flavors and Slim Cans
28
Mango Coffee Beverages
28 COFFEE Makes an Exotic Mango-Toffee Flavor That's Served Cold
27
Spicy Grapefruit Spritzers
This Chili and Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe is a Fizzy Refresher
26
Citrus-Flavored Sparkling Waters
Voss Water Now Comes in Two Refreshing Citrus Flavors
25
Lactose-Free Coffee Cups
This Portable Iced Coffee Cup from Landessa is Made Without Lactose
24
Cola Kombucha Drinks
Clearly Kombucha's 'Chai Cola' Blends Healthy Probiotics and Good Taste
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Unified Identity Soda Pops
The Coca-Cola One Brand Initiative Creates Same Look Around the World
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Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
A Recyclable K-Cup Helps to Reduce the Massive Waste Produce by the Brand
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Exotic Coconut Water
CocoXim Makes Infused Coconut Water with Sour Plum and Lotus Seed
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Naturally Flavored Milkshakes
This Flavored Milk Range is Made from All-Natural Ingredients
19
Cookie-Flavored Coffees
Two Rivers Coffee and Felix & Norton Are Offering Single Serve Coffee Cups
18
Bee-Supporting Lemonades
Mikaila Ulmer's Me & The Bees Drink is Contracted to Whole Foods
17
Donut-Topped Milkshakes
The New Blueberry Donut Shake Combines Two Sweet Treats into One Dish
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Snack-Sized Milkshakes
The New Mini Chillattas from Cinnabon Give Consumers More Size Options
15
Cheese-Based Milkshakes
The Cheeeesy Gold Milkshake from Wayback Burgers is Made with Cheez Whiz
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Baseball Stadium Fountain Drinks
This Baseball Stadium Now Sells Egg Creams During Games
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Nostalgic Drink Releases
The Hi-C Ecto Cooler Makes a Comeback for the 'Ghostbusters' Reboot
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Chocolatey Coconut Waters
This Chocolate-Flavored Coconut Water Appeals to the Health-Conscious
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Nutty Co-Branded Milkshakes
f'real's Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake is Made with Reese's Chocolate
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Resurrected Caramel Coffee Drinks
The Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino is Back at Starbucks
9
Iced Coffee Floats
This Chain is Now Offering Iced Beverages Made with Coffee Jelly
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Co-Branded Specialty Coffees
Dunkin' Donuts Flavored Iced Coffees Boast Familiar Cookie Flavors
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Low-Calorie Flavored Lemonades
The 'Lucozade Zero' Range is a Low-Calorie Lemonade Option
6
Cantaloupe-Flavored Frappuccinos
Starbucks Japan is Now Serving a Refreshing Cantaloupe Drink
5
Sweet Seasonal Drink Menus
These Sweet Summer Drinks are Made for Warmer Temperatures
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Refreshing Yogurt Drinks
'Drink Chobani' is an On-the-Go Way to Enjoy the Brand's Yogurt Snacks
3
Maple-Flavored Coffee Drinks
This Chain's Summer Menu Includes Two New Maple-Flavored Beverages
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Barley-Based Juices
These Healthy Juices are Made from Fresh Fruit and Organic Barley
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Evening Cherry Beverages
This Chamomile-Infused Cherry Drink is Branded for Bedtime
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Candy-Flavored Beverages
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Organic Vitamin Waters
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Uplifting Canned Coffees
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Carbonated Milk Sodas
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Summer-Inspired Cafe Energy Drinks
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Adaptogenic Mushroom Beverages
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Exotic Fruit Energy Drinks
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Caffeine-Free Energy Drinks
The New B&B Energy Drinks are Made to Order and Free from Caffeine
Alcohol-Infused Limeade Beverages
Simply Spiked Limeade Refreshes with Juicy, Fruity Flavors
Spring-Ready Coffee Launches
Starbucks Ushers in Spring with New and Returning Seasonal Coffee
Effervescent Fruit-Forward Cafe Drinks
Tim Hortons Sparkling Quenchers Come in Two Flavors
Adaptogenic Sparkling Tea Ranges
Juni Emphasizes Health-forward Recipes in the Beverage Industry
Iced Easy-To-Make Beverages
Keurig Unveiled 'Iced Refreshers' as New K-Cup Innovations
Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages
WakeWater is a Sugar-Free, Sweetener-Free Energizer
Iced Tea-Infused Vodka Beverages
Surfside Has Been Making Waves Across the United States
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Nootropic Smart Sodas
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Frozen Summer Menus
Starbucks Welcomes the Summer with the New Frozen Lemonade Refreshers
Functional Hydration Mixer Rebrands
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Starbucks Japan Just Unveiled Its New My Fruit Frappuccino Line
Seasonal Spring Coffee Menus
PJ's Coffee's Latest Menu is Full of Brulee and Vanilla Flavors
Tech Professional Nutrition Drinks
The Programer High-Protein Beverage Offers an Energy Boost
Full-Flavor Canned Cold Brews
Three Coffee's Canned Beverages are Enhanced with Unique Flavors
Tropical Clean Energy Drinks
These New Remedy Drinks Energy Drink Flavors Come in Two Options
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Fruity QSR Energy Beverages
The Human Bean Releases an Energy Drink Series Called ‘Bright Energy’
Protein-Packed Iced Coffee Mixes
Naked Protein Iced Coffee Comes in Two Flavors
Emotional Utility Beverages
These Canned Drinks Deliver Refreshment and a Euphoric Boost
Bottled Bubble Teas
Bobba Infuses Real Tea with Fruit Juice Beads
Fruity Wine-Blended Refreshments
Minute Maid Spiked Comes in Three Flavor Options
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
Kid-Friendly Bubbly Beverages
GoodPop's Sparkling Juice Drinks Have No Added Sugar
Reviving CBD Drinks
INTUNE CBD Drinks Combine CBD with Functional Health Ingredients
Hydrating Juice Beverages
Mott’s Active Blends Apple Juice, Coconut Water and Electrolytes
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
THC-Infused Summer Beverages
Tweed's Lemonades and Iced Teas Provide Summertime Refreshment
Functional Effervescent Drink Ranges
SmartSoda Brilliant Life Drinks are Made with Alkaline Water
Premium Nootropic Coffees
Pressed Juicery Debuts New Nootropic Coffees and Matcha Collection
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Caffeine-Free Hydration Beverages
GHOST Hydration Drinks Will Come in Five Flavors
Boba-Inspired Protein Powders
Boba Tea Protein Shares Protein with Asian-Inspired Flavors
Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' 2023 Summer Menu Has Sweet and Creamy Options
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Lightly Carbonated Espresso Beverages
Caribou Coffee is Adding the New Espresso Tonics This Summer
Canned RTD Tea Cocktails
Owl's Brew Launches the New Flavors and Packs Ahead of the Summer
Mexican-Owned Prebiotic Sodas
Mayawell's Better-for-You Sodas Celebrate Their Heritage
Boba-Infused Cafe Drinks
Dutch Bros Poppin’ Boba Drinks Come in Four Varieties
Adaptogenic Probiotic Tonics
Good Wolf Makes Beneficial Canned Drinks with a Base of Water Kefir
RTD No-Alcohol Cocktails
!MPROV Booze-Free Cocktails Take the Work Out of Mixing Quality Drinks
Non-Dairy Bottled Iced Coffees
Coffee Mate Iced Coffee is Ready to Drink and Always in Season
Energy-Boosting Protein Drinks
REBBL AWAKE+ PROTEIN Drinks Come in Three Varieties
Mystery Milk Beverages
Milk2Go's Mystery Flavour Challenges Canadians to Guess the Newest Release
Health-Conscious Sparkling Beverages
Cloud Water Unveils New Products and a Fresh Brand Makeover
Performance-Boosting Beverages
These Sparkling Energy Drinks Boost Physical & Mental Performance
Organic Wellness-Focused Drinks
élevé's Adaptogen-Infused Sparkling Waters Come in Three Flavors
Nutrient-Packed Energy Drinks
CELSIUS ESSENTIALS is Debuting at Mr. Olympia in Four Flavors
Mixologist-Grade Canned Cocktails
be. Canned Cocktails Come in Five Flavors
Health-Conscious Iced Teas
HRBVOR Unveils its New Line of Functional Iced Teas in 12oz Bottles
Fruit-Forward Bottled Beverages
Starbucks is Launching its Famous Pink Drink in a Bottled Format
Free-From Energy Drinks
Virtue's Clean Energy Drinks Sport Refreshed Formulas & Packaging
Summer-Ready Instant Beverages
Clevr Blends Introduces First-Ever Line of SuperTeas for Summer
Enhanced Functional Beverages
CENTR Enhanced Supports Energy, Focus and Clarity
Brain-Boosting Lemonades
Nutrient Survival's BrainCare Drink Supports Memory, Focus & More
Ready-to-Drink Coffee Products
Pop & Bottle Offers a Super Concentrate Pack for Hot or Cold Coffee
Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Debuts the New Chocolate Drink Items Ahead of Summer
Globally Inspired Lemonades
Little Maven Lemonade Shares a Classic Refreshment with a Twist
Gamer Enhancement Drinks
Sly Offers Gamers the Benefits They Need to Keep Playing
Tropical Tea-Based Drinks
Chatime Canada's New Tropi Coladas are Infused with Summer-Ready Flavors
Refined QSR Cold Brews
McDonald's McCafé Cold Brew Coffee Comes in Five Flavors
Nutty White Chocolate Drinks
Tim Horton's Has New White Chocolate Macadamia Flavored Drinks
Performance Power-Up Beverages
PLAYR1's Non-Carbonated Drinks Boost Performance & Mood
Vitamin-Rich Iced Teas
Venice Beach Beverage's Vitamin Tea Boasts 13 Essential Vitamins
Functional Beverage Syrups
Monin Americas Debuts the Hydration Boost and Sugar Free Lavender Syrup
Dessert-Like Plant Protein Drinks
REBBL's Protein Beverages Capture the Flavors of Cookies & Pie
Clean Caffeine Beverages
Plant Press Delivers a Boost of Energy from Green Coffee Beans
Supplement-Infused Refreshment Ranges
The Nirvana Super Beverages Come in Three Varieties
Ready-to-Drink Wellness Coffees
These Rokit Health Coffees are Conveniently Canned
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Paddy's Day Matcha Drinks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Minty Matcha Ice Blended Drink
DIY Strawberry Coffees
Consumers Are Adding Blended Berries to Coffee for Unique Flavors
Ultra-Modern Functional Sodas
Vibe Unveils a Line of Functional Sodas in Three Fruity Flavors
Puply Fruit-Flavored Lemonades
McDonald's Canada is Offering New Fruit Splash Beverages for Spring
Functional Protein-Packed Beverages
REBBL Launches the New AWAKE+ PROTEIN Beverage Line
Organic Green Juice Beverages
This Organic Cold Pressed Green Juice Beverage Full of Vitamins
Fruit-Forward Bottled Sodas
Tango Launches Two New Ice Blast Flavors in Bottled Format
Plant-Based Cold Brew Lattes
Chamberlain Coffee is Introducing Ready-to-Drink Beverages by the Can
Zero-Calorie Drink Mixes
Splenda Peel & Pour Comes in Powder-Free Liquid Pods
Ice Cream-Flavored Iced Coffees
These New Drinks from Victor Allen’s Coffee Come in Two Flavors
Hazelnut-Flavored Shaken Espressos
The Iced Hazelnut Oat Shaken Espresso is Available This Winter
Energizing Adaptogenic Drinks
Taika's Adaptogen-Infused Coffee Inspires Focus & Creativity
Soothing Water Lily Beverages
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Fruit-Themed QSR Drink Menus
Chick-Fil-A Cherry Berry Seasonal Drinks Come in Four Flavors
Functional Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Seraphim Social Beverage is Infused with Functional Ingredients
Juneberry-Flavored Energy Drinks
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Daily Hydration Drink Mixes
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Spirit-Based Cold Brews
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Honey-Sweetened Cold Brews
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Plant-Based Energy Beverages
Yerbaé Adds the New Peachy Mimosa Twist and Raspberry Sorbet
Tropical Pineapple-Infused Lemonades
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Canned Water Kefirs
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Functional Iced Coffee Pucks
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Convenient Cold Coffee Products
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Simplified Cocktail Mixers
Fever-Tree Helps Consumers Recreate Bar Experiences at Home
Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee Lavender Drinks Come in Five Varieties
Consumer-Driven Energy Drinks
These New Yerbaé Energy Drinks Tap into Shopper Flavor Preferences
Expanded Coffee Concentrates
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Nationally Available Item for US Customers
Fruit-Forward Cafe Energy Drinks
Dunkin' SPARKD’ Energy Comes in Two Flavors
Beauty-Focused Coffee Brews
Bevzilla Expands Product Portfolio with Beauty-Infused Coffee
Premium Summertime Cafe Menus
The Summer 2023 Starbucks Canada Menu Has Two Options
Beverage-Boosting Tea Sachets
Tea Forté's Cold Brew Line Enhances Still & Sparkling Water
Goji-Flavored Vodka Beverages
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Summertime Cafe Pool Floaties
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Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Cocktails
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Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Waters
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Cold Brewed Cafe Refreshments
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Cookie Crumble Beverages
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Fruity Coconut Waters
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Springtime Horchata Beverages
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Better-for-You Bubble Teas
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Cold Brewed Canned Teas
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Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams
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Donut Shop Boba Menus
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Refreshing Hard Iced Teas
This Beverage Combines Citrus Notes With Aromatic Black Tea
Mango-Matcha Beverages
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Pumpkin Frozen Coffees
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