Millennial drinking habits reveal that the adults of Generation Y are group of thrill-seekers who have a taste for adventure that is being satisfied with intense flavors and unusual textures. Since this generation is always on the go, there is a growing market for ready-to-drink products that make the consumption of pre-mixed cocktails and alcoholic shots easy so that the party can go on.
Many of these consumers are favoring the kind of exotic flavors that can be found in experimental craft brews like Almanac Beer Co.'s Dogpatch Sour. As sales of traditional drinks are slipping, this is inspiring the rest of the alcohol industry to step up with inventive crossover flavors like tequila-inspired beer, sangria-vodka or 'Vodquila.'
Adventure-seeking Millennials are willing to go so far in their search for something new that they will forego alcohol altogether if it means discovering something novel. The rise in drinks with low or zero alcohol content is being pushed with products like tea and water that take inspiration from cocktails, beer and wine.
41 Millennial-Targeted Drinks
These Millennial Drinking Products Appeal to Adventurous Tastes:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 7, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Party Cocktail Pouches
These Fun Cocktail Drinks Are Packaged Like Freezies
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Furry Beer Bottles
SKØLL MØUMOÜTE's Bottled Beverage Design Comes Prepared for Winter
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Boozy Tomato Beverages
Toma Toma Sparkling Combines Alcohol and Tomato Juice
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Bagged Brazilian Cocktails
This Ready to Drink Cocktail is Made with Natural Ingredients
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Bottled Vodka Lemonades
UV Vodka Lemonade and Margaritas Are Like a Bartender in a Bottle
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Pinot Noir Champagne
Armand de Brignac Recently Launched Its Most Expensive Champagne
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Millennial-Targeted Wines
Australian Vintage's 'YOU Wine' Brand Appeals to Generation Y
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Premixed Whiskey Cocktails
Jack Daniel's Ready-to-Drink Beverages Hit U.S. Shelves in March 2011
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Vodka-Tequila Blends
Vodquila a Hybrid Spirit That is Winning All Kinds of Awards
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Pre-Mixed Vodka Spritzers
Nola Vodka Spritzers Come Bottled and Canned for Instant Enjoyment
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Pre-Mixed Vodka Lemonade
Northwest Distillery Creates Award-Winning Beverages
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Ready-to-Drink Bagged Cocktails
Kold Cocktails is Both Casual and Classy
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Complex Cherry Beer
The Almanac Beer Co.'s 'Dogpatch Sour' is a Sophisticated Fruit Beer
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Fruity Gelatin Shooters
The Hot Rabbit Cocktail Shots are Convenient with a Sultry Twist
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Prepackaged Flavored Shots
The LIQS Cocktail Shots are Designed to be Consumed On-the-Go
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Cola-Flavored Wine
This Concoction is a Yummy Hybrid from Haussmann Famille
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Nutritious Kombucha Beers
Kombrewcha Gives the Alcoholic Beverage a Healthy Spin
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Craft Cocktail Cartons
Belles Organics Delivers Fresh Flavor in a Pre-Packaged Format
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Canned Organic Cocktails
1Kick's Cocktail Can Makes a Natural Alcoholic Beverage Portable
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Imitation Beer Sodas
Hӧpt is a Line of Sodas Packaged Like Bottles of Beer
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Canned Gin Cocktails
GT's Gin and Tonic Cocktails Feature Fruity Infusions
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Spiked Iced Teas
Jeremiah Weed's Malt-Based Iced Tea Provides Refreshment with a Kick
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Cup-Integrated Martini Bottles
Be Tini's Ready-to-Drink Alcohol Bottle Cap Doubles as a Glass
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Spiked Fruity Sodas
Bassano Hard Soda is a Ready-to-Drink Vodka Soda Beverage
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Twosome Cocktail Kits
This Ultramodern Moscow Mule Cocktail Set is Designed for Two
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Beer Bottle Cocktails
Mixxtail Drinks Are Presented in a Form Familiar to Bud Light Consumers
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Alcoholic Root Beers
This Boozy Root Beer Puts an Adult Twist on a Classic Soda
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Pre-Mixed Peach Coolers
The Smirnoff Ice Peach Bellini is a Fresh Twist on a Brunch Favourite
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Exotic Superfood Beer
This Unique Beer from Japan Contains Grapefruit and Peruvian Maca
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Cocktail-Inspired Beer
Super Bock's Flavored Beer Tastes Like Other Alcoholic Spirits
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Port-Like Beer Branding
Old River Ale Looks More Like a Liqueur
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Refreshing Wine-Inspired Teas
The Republic of Tea's Newest Flavors Are Inspired by Wine
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Pre-Mixed Pina Coladas
This Convenient Frozen Pina Colada Mix Means You Can Kick Back and Relax
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Citrus-Infused Beers
The 'Curious Traveler' Beer Offers a Take on the Classic European Shandy
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Whiskey Four-Packs
Jack Daniels' Pre-Mixed Ready to Drink Packs Offer Effortless Enjoyment
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Spiked Ginger Beers
The Hollows All Natural Alcoholic Ginger Beer is a Healthier Alternative
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Blue-Hued Wine
This Spanish Blue Wine is Best Served Cold Due to Its Sweet Aromatic Flavors
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Fruity Mixed Margaritas
Sauza's Pre-Mixed Margaritas Save You from Doing Any Stirring
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Sparkling Sake Drinks
Shusen Kurano Makes a Champagne-Style Japanese Sake
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Vintage Pre-Mixed Cocktails
These Classic Drinks by Master Malt Make Bartending A Breeze
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Sangria-Inspired Vodka
The Newest Hybrid Alcohol is a Sangria-Flavored UV Vodka
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Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
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Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
Mini Cocktail Cans
The Cocktail Collection Mini Cans are 100ml and Ready to Drink
Flavored Non-Alcoholic Beers
Two Fruity Heineken 0.0 Flavored Varieties Filling the Flavor Gap
Canned Tequila-Vodka Cocktails
Beverage Management Group Debuts Por Qué No RTDs
High-ABV Sporty Cocktails
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Premium Canned Margaritas
Casamigos Margaritas Combine Convenience and Cultural Credibility
Boozy Boba Pearls
Alcoholic Popping Boba is Pre-Portioned and Specially Crafted for Cocktails
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Functional Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Verse Announces Rapid Expansion and Next-Gen Product Line
Mineral-Rich Functional Drinks
Inner Wild Combines Mineral Water, Adaptogens, Mushrooms and More
Edible Cocktail Shots
BUBL Cocktail Shots Debuts an Unconventional Approach to RTD Beverages
Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Ready-to-Pour Canned Tequila Cocktails
Cuervo Canned Cocktails Have a Modest 5.9% ABV
Functional Alcohol-Free Beer Ranges
HOPKIND Non-Alcoholic Beers Have Sports Nutrition Ingredients
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Functional Alcohol-Free Beers
BrewDog Mello Features Magnesium, Chamomile and Balm Extract
Functional Lemonade Beverages
Juni Launches Adaptogenic Lemonade Trio With Zero Sugar
THC-Infused Beverage Lines
Gigli Has Emerged as a Disruptive Force in the Cannabis Beverage Market
Boozy Popsicle Beverages
Popsicle Hard Enhances the Joy of a Nostalgic Frozen Treat with 5% ABV
Juicy Citrus Light Beers
Corona Sunbrew Citrus Cerveza Aligns with Gen Z's Drinking Preferences
Nootropic-Packed Alcohol-Free Cocktails
These New Smiling Wolf Drinks Feature a Functional Recipe
Soda Brand Canned Cocktails
Schweppes Mix Comes in the Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss Varieties
Dynamic RTD Margaritas
Agave Boom Margaritas Deliver Convenient, Premium Flavor with 13.9% ABV
Non-Alcoholic Adaptogenic Spritzers
Ginny's Functional Social Tonics Support Stress Relief & More
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Cocktails
On The Rocks Cans Meet the Demand for Premium, Portable Cocktails
Premium Cocktail-Style Beverages
ClawTails by White Claw Puts a Twist on Classic Cocktail Flavors
Cheeky Sugar-Free Soda Flavors
Tango Zero’d Thirst Trap is Targeted Towards Gen Z
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spritzes
Botivo's Sparkling Botanical Aperitivo Entices a Younger Audience
Non-Alcoholic Beer Expansions
Eastern Market Brewing Co. Will Focus on the Non-Alcoholic Segment
Popsicle-Favored Alcoholic Drinks
Tilray Has a New Lineup of Popsicle-Branded Alcoholic Drinks
Margarita-Flavored Alcohol Beverage Expansions
Topo Chico Hard Celebrates National Margarita Day
Higher-ABV Pocket-Sized RTDs
Global Brands Introduced Quadz 200ml Vodka Range
RTD Sparkling Adaptogenic Beverages
Mingle Mocktails Unveils 'Mingle Mood'
Inaugural Zero-Proof Awards
Bottle Raiders Has Established the Inaugural Zero Proof Choice Awards
Functional Terpene Beverages
BUUZ is Formulated to Mimic Alcohol's Effects Without the Hangover
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Sweet Shop-Inspired Cocktails
These BrewDog Canned Cocktails Come in Two Nostalgic Varieties
Craft-Style Non-Alcoholic Beers
Darling Drinks Enters the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market
Women-Targeting Low-Alcohol Beers
Beer Girl Brewing Company is Rapidly Expanding Its Operations
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Citrusy Soda Cocktail Packs
Absolut Vodka & SPRITE is Launching in a Flavor-Forward Multipack
Non-Alcoholic Spirit Campaigns
Seedlip Celebrates 10 Years with 'Yeah, It’s a Drink'
Single-Serve Aromatized Wine Drinks
Three Exclusive BuzzBallz Flavors Launched in India
Electrifying High-ABV Coolers
LYTT Electric Coolers Come in Recyclable, Glow-in-the-Dark Vessels
Approachable Alcohol-Free Brews
0.0% ABV Rhinestone Appeals to Sober-Curious Consumers
Mini Probiotic Beverages
Ferm Kombucha Shares Gut-Friendly Refreshment in Tiny Cans
Zero-Proof Canned Cocktails
Three RTD Ritual Zero Proof Cocktails Dropped Just in Time for Summer
Ready-to-Pour Craft Cocktails
These Trillium Brewing RTDs Come in Two Options
Authentically Flavored Drink Ranges
Milo's New Refrigerated Beverages Come in Three Varieties
Cocktail-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Cocktails' Kindred Spirits Series Explores Brewery Collabs
Sparkling Cocktail Cans
White Claw Clawtails Has Brought Real Spirits to the RTD Category
Cocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
Rockstar Mocktail Energy Drinks Come in Flavors Like Mojito
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
The Naked Margarita Developed a Series of Craft Cocktails
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Launches
Mingle Mocktails Drops Two New Functional Flavors for Summer
Functional RTD Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
NOOT's Functional Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Hits Sprouts
Bodacious Soda Ranges
The Tango Zero’d Range Targets Gen Z Consumers
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
A Classic Fair Refreshment Inspired Shake Up Cocktails
Spiked Prebiotic Sodas
PopSips Speaks to Gen Z & Millennials Who Use Prebiotic Sodas as Mixers
Fruit-Forward Alcoholic Beverages
Phillips Distilling Co. Debuts SixSip Hard Refreshers
Naturally Flavored Alcohol-Free Vodkas
These Alcohol-Free Flavored Vodkas are Vegan and More
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company's Athletic January Celebrates Mindfulness
Low-Alcohol Canned Wines
Tuttavia Entices Young Adults Looking for Lighter Alcohol Options
Ready-to-Sip Sangrias
Daughters of the Vine Sangria Targets a New Generation of Wine Drinkers
Artisan-Style Low-Calorie Cocktails
This Is Skinny Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
Affordable Strong Cocktail Lines
SUN ICE Beverages Debuts a New Cocktail Line in Eight Flavors
All-Natural Soju Cocktails
Wild Mannered Fuses Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Beverage Trends
THC-Infused Bottled Cocktails
ORRA Boasts Premium Positioning and Cocktail-Inspired Sophistication
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Subtropical RTD Cocktail Collections
MG Destilerías Unveils the MG Spirit Ready-To-Drink Range
Mini Margarita Mocktails
Recess' Margarita Mocktails Pack "Big Marg Energy" into 222ml Cans
Simplified Cocktail Spirits
Ready-To-Enjoy Spirit Variants Make cocktails More Accessible
Ready-to-Pour Private Label Cocktails
The Co-op Spritz Range Offers a Low-Effort Summer Drinks
Vodka-Powered Drinks
SpikedAde is a Vodka-Based Enhanced Beverage Inspired by Sports Drink Flavors
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
All Shook Up Cocktails Launched Two New Options for Its Mixed Pack
Herbal Tea Instant Drinks
Twinings Refreshers Offer a Fresh Take for Gen Z & Millennials
Refined Alcohol-Free Beer Ranges
Mash Gang Launched Three Alcohol-Free Beers to its Core Range
Mainstream THC Beverages
Target Expands Hemp-Derived THC Drinks Beyond Specialty Retail
Mixologist-Made Canned Cocktails
The Canned Coppa Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
Canned Vodka Tea Cocktails
The Betty Booze Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Range Has Two Options
Mocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
Bloom Nutrition Made a Shirley Temple Sparkling Energy Beverage
Premium Zero-Proof Cocktails
MEDASE Cocktails Delivers Sophistication Without Alcohol
Functional Mood Beverages
Dialed Moods Delivers Kava-Infused Seltzers for Enhanced Well-Being
Spiked Soda Mocktails
Tempted Dirty Shirley Gives the Iconic Shirley Temple a Grown-Up Spin
Vodka-Based Lemonade Flavor Lineups
Sun Cruiser Now Offers Four New Flavor Varieties
Flavor-Forward Natural Wines
Wonderwerk Makes Bold, Accessible Wines for Millennials & Gen Z
Premium Zero-Proof Alcohol Alternatives
Team Spirits Boasts Sophisticated Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Kava-Infused Seltzers
Dialed Moods Taps the Functional Beverage Trend with Euphoric Seltzers
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Canned Mezcal Cocktails
Mezo's Smoky Mezoritas are Made with Natural, Mexico-Inspired Ingredients
Sporty Vodka Cocktails
Vodkade Tastes Like a Sports Beverage with a Kick
Refreshing Vodka Soda Cocktails
ALB Vodka Showcases Its Ability to Adapt
South Asian Canned Cocktails
Junglee Cocktails Come in Three Flavors
Botanical Mood Beverages
Voodoo Brewing Co.'s Botanical Beverage Platform Focuses on Experience
Canned Bar-Quality Summertime Cocktails
The Latest Served Cocktails Come in Four Expressions
Zero-Proof Cocktail Kits
Raising the Bar and Zero Proof Nation Celebrate Dry July
Sparkling Soju Beverages
Hello Soju is Reintroducing Itself as the Ultimate Summer Beverage
Celebratory Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Athletic Brewing Launches Patriotic Packaging for Run Wild IPA
Taste-Driven Tequila Refreshments
Adios Drinks are Made with Tequila and Real Fruit Juice
Mission-Driven Craft Cocktail Initiatives
Mission Craft Cocktails Spotlights One Bottle = One Meal
Cheerful Fizzy Cocktails
Just Call Me Shirley Reinvents a Nostalgic Drink for a New Generation
Halloween Cocktail Capsules
Bartesian's Spooky Sips Collection Elevates Cozy Evenings at Home
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Partnerships
Momentum Brewery Partners with Liquid Opportunities
Ready-to-Drink Spritz Cocktails
The Funkin Cocktails Spritz Range Has Three Flavors
Indian Gen Z Beverage Campaigns
Coolberg Launches its 'No Rules, Just Cool' Campaign for Gen Z
Bar-Quality Single-Serve Cocktails
De Kuyper Royal Distillers Debuted Cocktails in 200ml Cans
Portable Cocktail Packets
Mixxers' Premium Packets Share the Taste of Organic Ingredients
Purposeful Fermented Agave Drinks
Thorntail's Spicy Mango Uprising Fights for Social Justice
Ready-To-Drink Yerba Mate Beverages
MateVibe Debuts Five Yerba Mate Beverage Flavors in the Us
Alcohol-Free CBD Beverage Menus
The Alchemist and TRIP Partnered for Dry January
Sparkling Coconut Water Cocktails
Nirvana Delivers Replenishing Electrolytes & Premium Indulgence
Discreet Drink Experiences
Mulligans Disguises Cocktails as Pints for Football Spectators
Premium Branded Mixer RTDs
These Masons of Yorkshire RTDs Were Created with Franklin & Sons
Non-Cardbonated Vodka Teas
Skimmers are Made with a Base of Anheuser-Busch’s Cutwater Vodka
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Canned Mocktail Spritzes
Little Saints' Non-Alcoholic Hugo Spritz Features Functional Mushrooms
Layered Mexican QSR Drinks
Miguel’s Jr. Fizz Fusions Drinks Come in Four Flavors
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Party-Ready Grape Punches
BeatBox Beverages' Mystic Grape Meets the Demand for Bold Fruit Flavors
Warm-Weather Cocktail Sets
el Jimador Spiked Bebidas Expands to Offer a Glass Bottle Format
Two-Step Alcohol-Free Mixers
Owl's Brew Mixers are Optimized for Mocktails and Cocktails
Intensely Flavored Premium Shots
Three Sixty Fusion is Best Served Ice-Cold
Cherry-Flavored Alcoholic Beverages
WKD Launches the Cherry Ice Flavor with Gen Z Inspiration
Next-Gen Wine Clubs
Vina Robles' Rookie Club Welcomes Gen Z & Millennials to the World of Wine
Ready-to-Pour Vermouth Spritzes
The Spritz Del Conte Vermouth Spritz Entices Gen Z & Millennials
modern sustainable cocktail distilleries
Civil Pours celebrates a major milestone
Mature Refreshment Product Ranges
These ALDI Summer Adult Beverages Come in 20 Options
Spanish-Style Micropubs
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna Serves the Viral Baby Beer Shot
Functional Social Tonics
Vibes Uses Specific Botanicals to Boost Energy, Relaxation & Connection
Canned Espresso Martinis
SABÉ Beverages Boasts an Indulgent Ready-To-Drink Espresso Martinis
Artisan Spirit Cocktail Packs
Dillion's Small Batch Variety Packs Come in Vodka and Gin Options
Ready-to-Drink Tropical Tequila Cocktails
Badwater Tequila Pineapple Crush Appeals to Gen Z
Escapist Drink Pouches
EVERYDAZE's Drinkcation is a Versatile, Zero-Sugar Refreshment