May 2017 beverage trends reveal two standout themes – the "unicorn-inspired" or rainbow beverage trend that can be seen popping up in both artisanal and chain store spaces, as well as beverages that were designed to function as preventatives for various health-related concerns.
Starbucks' reveal of its limited-edition Unicorn Frappuccino recently hit the Internet by storm, but Starbucks is not the only brand that is jumping onto the rainbow trend. The multi-hued beverages are being developed by smaller brands as well, with one such example being The Good Sort's iced rainbow latte, which contains more health-focused ingredients like beetroot and turmeric.
Another trend that is on the rise can be seen in the form of beverages that were designed to function as preventatives. One such example is the Hangover Drink, which works to detofixy the body and can be consumed either before or after a night of drinking.
Top 45 Beverage Trends in May
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Color-Changing Blended Beverages
The Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino will be Available for Five Days
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On-the-Go Superfood Shots
KOR Shots' Health Shots Make It Easy to Consume Ginger, Charcoal & More
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Bag-In-Box Water Packages
The AquaViBox Packages Water in a Box for Easy Dispensing
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Isolated Micronutrient Vegetable Juices
Drink Your Veggies Offers a Healthy Alternative to Juices
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Shakeable Beverage Powders
10th Avenue Tea's 'Dirty Matcha' Blends Instant Coffee and Matcha
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Tranquil Tea Infuser Glasses
The 'Imbue' Tea Infuser Mug Ensures Optimal Brews and Portability
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Healthy Rainbow Lattes
The Good Sort in NYC Released an Iced Drink That's Topped with Confetti
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Mythical Creature-Inspired Drinks
The Starbucks Dragon Frappuccino Has a Creamy Green Tea Base
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Energizing Cold Brew Shots
Harmonies Brew Makes Coffee Shots in Invigorating Flavors
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Hydrating Fruit Beverages
WTRMLN WTR is Now Introducing BLNDS with Ginger, Lime and Cherry
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Cappuccino Vape Juices
These New E Juices from Vapor4Life Have a Smooth Coffee Taste to Them
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Drinkable Glitter Flakes
The Raspberry Shimmer Popaball Adds Flavor & Edible Sparkles to Prosecco
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Authentic Non-GMO Bottled Teas
The New NESTEA Iced Tea Branding was Developed Through Insights
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Metabolism-Boosting Workout Drinks
The PhD 'Pre-Wkt BURN' Pre-Workout Drink Features TeaCrine
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Hydration-Focused Kid Drinks
The Capri Sun Sports Drinks Have Lower Sugar and Electrolytes
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Detoxifying Protein Milks
The Nue Co's Milk Protein + Gut Food Beverages Boosts Immunity
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Pre-Hangover Cure Beverages
The Hangover Drink Can be Drunk as a Precaution or for Relief
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Non-Dairy Coconut Creamers
Wander Life Coconut Creamer Offers an Alternative to Dairy
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Energizing Coffee Chews
Dry Brew Makes Coffee Chews for Mess-Free, On-the-Go Energy
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Cold Brew Tea Hybrids
Stumptown and Slingshot Collaborated on a Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Hybrid
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Non-Oxidizing Slow Juicers
The Ventray Masticating Juicer Preserves Living Nutrients
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Coffee-Infused Maple Syrups
The Trees Knees Coffee Maple Syrup is Suitable for Food and Drinks
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Probiotic Mushroom Beverages
Health-Ade's Newest Kombucha Flavor Blends Cacao and Reishi Mushroom
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Bottled Butter Coffees
Picnik is Selling Its RTD Coffee Beverage in an On-the-Go Format
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Coconut-Infused Hot Beverages
The CAcafe Coconut Tea and Coffee Supports a Healthy Lifestyle
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Ready-to-Drink Craft Coffees
Illy's Bottled Blends are Both Delicious and Hormone-Free
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Mint Leaf Coffee Blends
iamafoodblog's Mojito-Inspired Brew is Refreshingly Bold
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Premium Instant Coffee Mixes
The Alpine Start Instant Coffee Packets Can be Prepared Hot or Cold
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Energizing Tea Detox Programs
The Teami 30 Day Tea Detox Pack Helps Boost Metabolism and More
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Transparent Cold-Brew Coffees
This Beverage is Marketed as the World's First Clear Coffee
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Beetroot Vinegar Drinks
This Drinking Vinegar for Health Blends Loganberry Vinegar & Beet Juice
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Coffee Kombucha Hybrids
Blue Island Makes a Blend of Coffee and Kombucha Called 'CoffeeBucha'
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Caribbean Candy-Inspired Coffees
The Starbucks Toasted Coconut Flavor Cold Brew Coffee is Robust
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Baltic Fruit-Flavored Sodas
Gardu Muti Offers Sodas with No Artificial Flavors
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Nitrogen-Infused Teas
Caveman Coffee Borrows Techniques from Coffee-Making for Its Cold Brew Teas
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Tropical Cold Brew Coffees
These Tropical Coffee Flavors Include Coconut Mocha & Island Bushwacker
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Cactus Juice-Infused Sodas
The Mtn Dew Spiked Lemonade Has Crushed Lemons and Cane Sugar
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Crumble-Topped Yogurt Drinks
The KFC Japan Krushers Aloe & Muscat is a Sweet Drink with Texture
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Tonic Water Syrups
This Tonic Syrup Was Developed for Experimentation with Tonic Water
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Hoppy Citrus Kombuchas
Humm Kombucha's 'Hopped Grapefruit' Introduces a New Flavor Pairing
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Artisanal Weight Management Drinks
The Shrub Drinks Drinking Vinegars are Refreshingly Cleansing
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Lightly Flavored Cold Brews
Secret Squirrel's Bottled Cold Brew Coffee Boasts Unique Flavors
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Culinary-Inspired Probiotic Drinks
Wonder Drink's Trio of Flavors Celebrate Offbeat Food Pairings
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Sugar-Free Decreased Caffeine Teas
The Honest Tea Unsweet Peach Ginger Tea is Decidedly Pure
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Sustainable Swedish Coffees
Löfbergs' EKO Mörkrost Blend is Organic and Ethically Sourced
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Easter Eggnog Beverages
Promised Land's Holiday Eggnog Drink is a Limited-Time Spring Release
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Florally Peachy Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Frappuccino Will Arrive for the Spring
Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Expansive Frappuccino Lineups
The STAR Frappuccino Collection Celebrates 30 Years in Japan
Blooming Color-Changing Coffees
The Starbucks Japan Haruzora Milk Coffee Frappuccino is Fruity
Herbaceous Berry Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Drinks Have Sage and Blackberry Flavors
Layered Drink Lineups
The New DRIPS by Pepsi Lineup Delivers a Customizable Experience
Seasonal Strawberry-Themed Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Valentine's Day Menu Pairs Fruit and Chocolate
Reimagined Blended Coffee Beverages
The Starbucks Cloud Frappuccino is Arriving in Three Flavors
Coconut-Forward Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Spring Menu Embraces New and Familiar Flavors
Caffeine-Free Summertime Cafe Drinks
The Tim Hortons Refreshers Come in Two Flavor Options
Ube-Flavored Springtime Cafe Drinks
Costa Coffee Sweet Ube Drinks Come in How and Cold Varieties
Icy Creamy Beverages
Tim Hortons' Frozen Quenchers Put a Twist on Fan-Favorite Flavors
Ube Espresso Martinis
A Favorite Iced Latte Inspired the Starbucks Reserve Ube Espresso Martini
Feel-Good Prebiotic Soda Beverages
HTeaO Taps Poppi for a Novel Prebiotic Soda Launch
Elevated Springtime Menus
The Starbucks 2025 Spring Menu Features an 'Iced Cherry Chai' Beverage
Vibrantly Hued Holiday Drinks
Starbucks Japan Joyful Medley Menu Embraces Fruity Flavors
Summer-Ready Healthy Fizzy Drinks
New Flavors from Poppi Arrive in Canadian Markets
Sleep Drink Rebrands
MoonBrew Launches The Sleepy Coffee Vanilla Latte for a Better Bedtime Ritual
Summery Boba-Filled Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Summer Berry Refreshers Come in Three Options
Posh Pink-Hued Cafe Merch
The 2026 Starbucks Japan Sakura Collection is Arriving Now
Frozen Specialty Beverages
Starbucks x Target Launch the 'Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate'
French-Inspired Functional Drinks
Journée Uplifts the Mind-Body with Natural Caffeine & Mushrooms
Iced Energy Beverages
Starbucks Iced Energy Energizes Mind and Body with Plant-Based Caffeine
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Brazilian-Inspired Drinkwear
Farm Rio + Starbucks Launch a Tropical Drinkware Collection
Cozy Post-Holiday Menus
Starbucks Spotlights its Protein Offerings for a New Year Reset
Whimsical Halloween Drinkware
Starbucks Unveils its 2025 Halloween Drinkware Collection
Layered Coffee Beverages
Peet’s Coffee Introduces Layered Coffee Beverages
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Functional Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Verse Announces Rapid Expansion and Next-Gen Product Line
Tropical Strawberry Energy Drinks
Scooter’s Has a New Sunkissed Strawberry Red Bull Infusion
Cherry-Infused Beverage Creations
Starbucks Spotlights its Customized 'Cherry Cream Cold Foam'
Indian-Inspired Boba Beverages
Tim Hortons India's Summer Poppers Blend Boba with Local Flavors
Spring Menu Debuts
Starbucks Unveiled its 'Ube Coconut' Line in Canada As Part of its Spring Menu
Mix-at-Home Cafe Drink Concentrates
Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates Come in Three Flavors
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Color-In Hydrating Drinks
Oodles of Doodles' Flavored Water Encourages Creativity
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Seasonal Beverage Lineup Releases
Second Cup’s New Menu Offers Canadians Eight New Drinks
Vanilla Ube Cafe Beverages
The Starbucks Ube Vanilla Drink Menu is Inspired by Philippines Flavors
Icy Caffeinated QSR Drinks
Wendy's Sparkling Energy Drinks Come in Two Flavor Options
Functional Juice Drinks
Aldi’s Functional Juice Drinks Support Immune & Gut Health
Functional Sparkling Beverage Expansions
Chill Spritz is Entering the UK Market
Dessert-Themed Valentine's Cafe Drinks
These Starbucks Valentine's Day Drinks are Indulgent
Functional Electrolyte Energy Drinks
Unwell Energy Drinks Come in Four Flavor Options
Comfort-Boosting Seasonal Drinks
Starbucks' Holiday Flavors Align with the Rise of Grandmacore
Cold-Pressed Wellness Juices
Pressed Juicery Launches the New Sparkling Wellness Refreshers
Functional Effervescent Mushroom Drinks
These Water Junkie Drinks Come in Three Varieties
Chilled Autumnal Retailer Refreshments
The 7-Eleven Fall Drinks Have Made Their Official Launch
Hop-Infused Sparkling Water Campaigns
HOPWTR Debuts the 'Drink Whatever You Want' Campaign
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Botanical-Inspired Beverages
The Springtime Starbucks Reserve Lineup Features Ube, Sakura & More
Berry Mochi Beverages
Starbucks Debuted Sweet & Tart Strawberry Mochi Drinks for Spring in Asia
Chilled Dubai Chocolate Drinks
Starbucks is Launching Customer-Inspired Dubai Chocolate Drinks
Refreshing Summer-Ready Beverage Expansions
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Myst Energy Refresher
Glittery Vanilla Beverages
Couplet Coffee x Half Magic Partnered on a Limited-Edition Drink Menu
Customizable Cafe Drink Menus
The Official Starbucks Secret Menu is Available on the Brand's App
Nostalgic Cartoon Beverages
Kung Fu Tea is Serving Four New Care Bears-Inspired Drinks
Layered Beverage Flights
Starbucks Reserve's Paradise Pour Duo Flight Pairs Visually Unique Drinks
Soda-Based QSR Beverages
The SONIC Sprite Menu Includes Three Sweet Options
Energy-Boosting Drink Mixes
Monin Brilliance Energy Comes in Six Flavors
Spooky Frothy Drinks
Starbucks Japan's Black Cat Frappuccino Features Sweet, Dark Berry Flavors
Popsicle-Favored Alcoholic Drinks
Tilray Has a New Lineup of Popsicle-Branded Alcoholic Drinks
Space Adventure Film Beverages
Bubly x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collab for New Flavors
Functional Postbiotic Beverages
Refrezz Supports Relaxation, Sleep Support and Immune Health
RTD Sparkling Adaptogenic Beverages
Mingle Mocktails Unveils 'Mingle Mood'
Functional Terpene Beverages
BUUZ is Formulated to Mimic Alcohol's Effects Without the Hangover
Functional Bottled Tea Beverages
Evolution Fresh Organic Teas Come Four Varieties
Athletic Demand-Driven Beverages
These New BOOST Drinks Help with Hydration and Energy
Refreshing Bakery Beverage Ranges
The Panera Specialty Drinks Menu is Being Tested This Fall
Summery Non-Carbonated Energy Drinks
These New Celsius Fizz-Free Energy Drinks Come in Two Flavors
Calming Sparkling Beverages
TRIP x Calm Wild Strawberry Soothes with Magnesium & Botanicals
Vibrant Energy Drinks
FLRT Makes Zero-Sugar Flavors That Support Skin & Hair Health
Matcha-Inspired Drink Carriers
These New Costa Coffee Cups Come in Two Strawberry Matcha Styles
Magical Limited-Edition Iced Teas
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Launched Two Cinematic Drinks
Bubbly Protein Beverages
VUUM's Refreshing Drinks Deliver Plant-Powered Protein & Clean Caffeine
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Authentically Flavored Drink Ranges
Milo's New Refrigerated Beverages Come in Three Varieties
Valentine's Energy Beverages
Bloom's Strawberry Rose Bloom Energy Drink is Limited-Edition
Café Energy Hybrids
Starbucks Blends Refreshers with Energy Drink Benefits in New Menu Launch
Supercharged Canned Cold Brews
Unconform Combines Arabica Coffee, Oat Milk and Nootropics
Songstress-Inspired Cold Drinks
Dunkin’ Unveils 'Sabrina’s Strawberry Dream Refresher'
Retro-Inspired Caffeinated Soda Ranges
The Sparkling Ice® Caffeine Soda Shoppe Range is Zero Sugar
Crunchy Ube Beverages
These Summer Starbucks Beverages Dress Up Sweet Purple Ube
Hydration-Driven Wellness Energy Drinks
Hippie Energy Has 75mg of Caffeine, Mushrooms and More
Functional Fruit-Forward Hydration Drinks
Aqua Libra Blueberry & Pomegranate is Arriving in the UK
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Nostalgic Beverage Lineups
Dutch Bros Debuts Three Beverages to Impart a Sense of Nostalgia
Vibe-Focused Hemp Drinks
Tattersall Functional Beverages Debuted Two New Expressions
Valentine's Day-Inspired Beverage Menus
Dutch Bros Debuts Pink Velvet Mocha & Luvstruck Rebel
Customizable Protein Beverages
Starbuck Canada Launches Protein Lattes and Cold Foam Drinks
Limited-Time Caffeinated Milkshakes
f'real's Brown Sugar Latte Milkshake Builds on Viral Hits
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
All-Hours Functional Mixers
Day & Night Drinks Reduce Hangover Effects & Support Next-Day Recovery
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Purple Yam Iced Lattes
Pret A Manger's Ube Brûlée Iced Latte Gets Its Color from a Root Vegetable
Floral Seasonal Energy Drinks
Red Bull Sugarfree Lilac Edition is Headed to Retailers in the UK
Southern-Style Energy Drinks
New Orleans Summer Inspired the New PJ's Coffee Energy Drink Lineup
Summer-Forward Beverage Syrups
Monin Spotlights Fruity Summer Flavors
Cognitive Performance-Boosting Beverages
Goodrays Re:Focus is the Brand''s First Non-CBD Drink
Banana Beverage Enhancers
Dunkin' is Introducing Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam This Spring
Nutritious Grab-and-Go Beverages
Elevate's Grab-and-Go Wellness Drinks Fuel "Business Athletes"
Slushie-Inspired Functional Energy Beverages
Lucky Energy Introduces the SLUSH Lineup
Summer-Inspired Fruity Beverages
Dunkin’ Introduces the Golden Hour Refresher with Gavin Casalegno
Foam-Topped Blended Drinks
Starbucks' New Frappuccino Blended Beverages Feature Fluffy Toppings
Refreshing Low-Sugar Juice Drinks
The Sunmagic Juice Inspo Hydration Drinks Come in Four Flavors
Tropical Fruit Punch-Flavored Beverages
Joyburst Has Expanded Its Premium Hydration Beverage Line
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Vodka-Based Lemonade Flavor Lineups
Sun Cruiser Now Offers Four New Flavor Varieties
Spicy-Sweet Blended Beverages
Hot Honey Inspired Starbucks Japan's First-Ever Spicy Frappuccino
Beautifying Hydration Mixes
Cure Hydration's Ingestible Wellness Formulas Launched at Ulta Beauty
Warm Weather Cafe Refreshments
The Dunkin’ Summer Menu Puts Two New Drinks in the Spotlight
Fruity Protein Beverages
Tim Hortons' Protein Quenchers are Creamy, Fruity and Lactose-Free
Whimsical Unicorn-Inspired Refreshments
The Sonic Unicorn Dreams Slush Embraces Whimsy This Spring
Iridescent Smoothie Toppings
Mermaidcore Inspired Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Latest Topping
Interactive Beverage-Focused Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee's Epic Drink Duel Engages Consumers
Sparkling Super Beverages
All Phenoms Makes Fruit-Infused Functional Fizzy Drinks
Natural Plant Beverages
WALOVI Unveiled International Cans with Eastern Aesthetics
Refreshing Black Cherry Beverages
Dunkin' Has a New Cherry Daydream Lineup for Spring
Sweet Breakfast-Inspired Drinks
Dutch Bros Launched Three Vibrant Beverages
Horchata-Inspired Beverages
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Spring Lineup Offers Comfort with a Twist
Seasonal English-Inspired Beverages
Starbucks Japan Launches its 'Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea' Line
Undead Energy Drink Refreshments
Scooter's Coffee Zombie Apocalypse Red Bull Infusion is Fruity
Nostalgic Sparkling Energy Drinks
GORGIE Candy Twist Tastes Like a Candy Shop Lollipop
Curated Organic Beverage Menus
Fresh Blends' Menu Caters to People in University, College & More
Energizing Springtime Cafe Drinks
The Black Rock Coffee Bar Bloom Power Drinks are Handcrafted
Fantastical Creature-Inspired Sodas
Irn-Bru XTRA Legend Editions Come in Two Flavors
Adaptogenic Soft Drinks
Muush's Functional Beverages Share the Benefits of Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Cherry Cake-Inspired Drinks
Dutch Bros Has a New Black Forest Mocha with Cherry Soft Top Drink
Cognition-Boosting Wellness Drinks
Goodrays Unveils a Non-CBD Innovation for Cognitive Performance
Fall-Ready Musician Cafe Drinks
Dunkin' Daydream Refreshers Now Come in Three Flavors
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Fruit-Forward Summer Refreshers
Dunkin’® Taps Gavin Casalegno for the Golden Hour Refresher
Mythically Inspired Ice Pops
JonnyPops Unicorn Twist Pops Have a Fanciful, Rainbow Finish
Spiked Dragonfruit Refreshers
Happy Thursday's Raspberry Dragonfruit Flavor Entices Gen Z Adults
Ready-to-Pour Cold Cafe Lattes
These Starbucks Multiserve Products Bring the Cafe Home
Refreshing Wellness Sodas
Joyburst Super Soda Contains Prebiotics and Immunity Ingredients
Elegant Energy Drinks
Joyburst's Strawberry Champagne Energy Drink is Something to Celebrate