From functional waters to naturally sweetened juices, the September 2016 beverage trends reveal a clear emphasis on healthier drink options. Indeed, the sugary sodas and energy drinks of the past are currently being replaced by a new breed of healthy beverage alternatives.
One of the biggest shifts in the beverage industry has been the rise of functional waters and sparkling waters. As the September 2016 beverage trends reveal, consumers are eagerly turning towards products such as birch tree waters, waters infused with goji berries and fruit-flavored seltzers.
Beyond functional waters, consumers are also looking for more natural versions of sugar-rich beverages such as soda and energy drinks. As a result, beverage brands are increasingly using natural sweeteners such as raw sugarcane and stevia instead of sugar.
Top 55 Beverage Ideas in September
From Superfood-Infused Waters to Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 25, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Hybrid Lemonade Coffees
The Stand Coffee Shop Offers a Lemonade-Flavored Iced Coffee Beverage
54
Superfood-Infused Water
Alpha Wolf's Filtered Water Drinks are Focus-Enhancing Supplements
53
Original Recipe Sodas
Chek Soda is Relaunching with a Reformulated Recipe and Retro Can Design
52
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
This Brand of Teas Focuses on Flavor, Ethical Production and Design
51
Detoxifying Skincare Teas
The Teaonic 'I Love My Skin' Beverage Benefits The Skin From The Inside
50
Comprehensive Coffee Beverages
'Coffiest' is a Coffee-Flavored Breakfast Drink Full of Nutrients
49
Ready-to-Drink Vegetable Soups
The ZÜPA NOMA Soups Allow Consumers to Drink Their Vegetables
48
Crystallized Instant Coffees
Voilà is Introducing Itself as the "World's Best Instant Coffee"
47
Purifying Tree Waters
Sibberi's Maple, Birch and Bamboo Water Products are Naturally Sourced
46
Melon-Based Sports Beverages
WellWell's Cold-Pressed Organic Juice is a Natural Hydration Drink
45
Pulpy Carbonated Fruit Juices
These Carbonated Drinks Are Offered in Vibrant Packaging
44
Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks
Sugarcane Island Blends Its Sugarcane Juice with Lime
43
Compostable Coffee Pods
The Single-Serve Pods from Ethical Bean are Fully Compostable
42
Blended Anime Beverages
This Secret Menu Starbucks Frappuccino is Decorated Like a Pokeball
41
Designer Coffee-Brewing Water
This Designer Coffee Water is Intended for Making Artisanal Brews
40
Bone Broth Juices
Pressery's Bone Broths are Mixed with Fruit and Vegetable Juices
39
Uniquely Flavored Craft Sodas
PepsiCo Launches Craft Soda Line Called 'Stubborn Soda'
38
Modern Ayurvedic Elixirs
'Sattva' Makes Healing Beverages with Herbs from Ancient Ayurveda
37
Curated Craft Coffee Subscriptions
MistoBox Ensures That Consumers Receive Their Preferred Blend
36
Adult-Oriented Fruit Pouches
The 'Smash Pack' Fruit Blends Help Consumers Fuel Up on the Go
35
Boozy Ice Teas
This Hard Iced Tea Offers Welcome Respite From the Summer Heat
34
Cannabis-Infused Tonics
'Legal' Introduces Four Flavored Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Tonics
33
Loose Leaf Tea Subscriptions
This Service is Perfect for People Who Love Sampling Organic Blends
32
Island-Inspired Mocktails
Sonic's New Island Breeze Frozen Drinks are Based on Tropical Cocktails
31
Hawaiian Cold Brew Brands
KonaRed Makes Flavored Cold Brew from Hawaiian Coffee Beans
30
Turkey Broth Beverages
Epic's Bone Broth is a Protein-Packed Ready-to-Heat Drink
29
Grass-Fed Milk Cartons
Organic Valley Brands Its Grass-Fed Whole Cow's Milk as 'Grassmilk'
28
Probiotic Latte Powders
LAKANTO's Matcha Latte is Naturally Sweetened with Monk Fruit
27
Drinking Vinegar Lemonades
Pressery's Blueberry Lemonade is Infused with Coconut Vinegar
26
Compostable Coffee Capsules
Dualit Now Sells Its Single-Origin Coffee in Compostable Pods
25
Naturally Sweetened Energy Drinks
The New Zevia Beverages Provide a Natural Way to Stay Energized
24
Calming Botanical Elixirs
Zend's 'Feel Calm' Liquid Shots are Made with Soothing Kava Kava
23
Boozy Cherry Sodas
Henry's Hard Cherry Cola Adds an Alcoholic Kick to Fruit-Flavored Soda
22
Vibrant Seltzer Water Branding
These Fresh Drinks Offer a Variety of Unique Flavors
21
Branded Cold Brew Kits
This Kit Allows Consumers to Enjoy Starbucks' Cold Brew at Home
20
Probiotic Citrus Water
Uncle Matt's Blends Cold-Pressed Citrus Juice with Water
19
Lettuce-Based Tea Beverages
'Lettuce Organic Teas' Combine Black Tea and Vegetable Juice
18
Cartoned Cold Brews
The Uncommon Coffee Roasters Premixed Coffee is Served in Retro Milk Cartons
17
Tropical Japanese Shakes
McDonald's Japan's Created a Shake Made from Okinawa Pineapples
16
Bottled Vegetable Broths
Pressery Packages Its 'Veggie Broth' as a Ready-to-Drink Product
15
Branded Anime Beverages
These Pokemon-Inspired Starbucks Drinks Take After Popular Characters
14
Mushroom-Infused Mocha Drinks
Love Grace's New Mocha Drink is Made with Medicinal Mushrooms
13
Naturally Flavored Energy Drinks
Sunshine Energy Drinks Serve as a More Natural Pick-Me-Up
12
Ice Cream-Inspired Coffee Drinks
Marley Beverages' Coffee in Cans Taste Like Frozen Desserts
11
Vegetable Vinegar Drinks
Michigan Beet & Carrot Drinking Vinegar is a Unique Cocktail Enhancement
10
Small-Batch Kombucha Teas
These Small-Batch Teas are Perfect for Brand Promotion Purposes
9
Probiotic Float Desserts
Buchi's Healthy Frozen Floats are Packed with Healing Ingredients
8
Protein-Rich Smoothies
The New Jamba Protein Smoothies are Meant to Supplement Exercise
7
Spiced Nut Milks
The Califia Farms Ginger Almond Milk Doubles As a Natural Digestive Aid
6
Vitamin-Laden Beverages
This Vitamin Beverage is
5
Tropical Energy Drinks
This New Energy Drink Promises All-Natural Flavors and Ingredients
4
Cleansing Probiotic Tonics
The KeVita Carbonated Fruit Drinks Contain Vinegar to Boost Digestion
3
Coffee Shop Milk Alternatives
Starbucks Now Offers Almond Milk as a Dairy-Free Option
2
Fruity Fast Casual Lemonades
Blaze Pizza's New Agua Fresca Drinks are a Refreshing Summer Option
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Fast Food Pumpkin Lattes
McDonald's is Introducing a McCafe Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Fall-Inspired Energy Drink Flavors
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Naturally Caffeinated Fruit Drinks
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Summer-Ready Healthy Fizzy Drinks
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Flower-Powered Craft Sodas
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French-Inspired Functional Drinks
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Iced Energy Beverages
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High-Dose Relaxation Beverages
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Multi-Benefit Hydrating Drinks
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Functional Non-Alcoholic Drinks
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Pineapple-Forward Functional Beverages
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Color-In Hydrating Drinks
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Functional Summertime Protein Drinks
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Beaded Beverage Carriers
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Flavorful Crisp Functional Beverages
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Functional Sparkling Beverage Expansions
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Fruit Juice-Sweetened Sodas
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Functional Electrolyte Energy Drinks
Unwell Energy Drinks Come in Four Flavor Options
Functional Fruit Tea Refreshments
The Twinings Sparkling Tea Range Now Includes a Peachy Flavor
Cold-Pressed Wellness Juices
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Functional Beverage Retail Expansions
Be LOVE Lightly Flavored Electrolyte Drinks Debut at Target
Functional Effervescent Mushroom Drinks
These Water Junkie Drinks Come in Three Varieties
Adaptogenic Sparkling Waters
Sēkwl's Bubbly Beverages are Boosted by Functional Mushrooms
Ancient Superfood Energy Drinks
Maca and Manuka Fuel BEEMORE's Uplifting, Energizing Refresher
Honey-Sweetened Soft Drinks
Hive Mind Honeyade Refreshes Without Refined Sugar
Sweet Fruit-Flavored Beverage Expansions
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Elevated Wine Waters
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Functional Candy-Flavored Sparkling Waters
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Hops-Infused Sparkling Water
Sidekick Sparkling Hop Water is a Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drink
Functional Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks
V8 Energy Zero Sugar Comes in Three Flavors
Zero-Sugar Sparkling Energy Seltzers
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Menstrual Wellness Refreshments
The Cycle Functional Drinks Come in Two Options
Frozen Energizing QSR Drinks
SONIC Frozen Refreshers Offer an Icy Way to Quench Thirst
Naturally Fermented Kefir Sodas
Kif's Fizzy Probiotic Drinks Feature Only Real Fruits & Herbs
Non-Alcoholic Adaptogenic Spritzers
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Functional Beverage Sachets
Daily Functional Drinks Support Hydration, Gut Health & More
Functional Bottled Tea Beverages
Evolution Fresh Organic Teas Come Four Varieties
Functional Coffee Beverages
Ziggi’s Added Protein-Focused Drinks to Its Permanent Menu
Refreshing Protein Sodas
Feisty Offers a Light, Fizzy Way to Sip Plant-Powered Protein
Juice-Based Hydration Beverages
Tropicana Hydrate Blends Juice, Coconut Water and Electrolytes
Fruity Matcha-Style Beverages
Green & Tonic Has Partnered with Vita Coco on a Seasonal Beverage
All-Natural Honey-Sweetened Sodas
Fresh Fizz Soda Boasts Fresh Herbs and Spices
Functional Postbiotic Beverages
Refrezz Supports Relaxation, Sleep Support and Immune Health
Gut-Friendly Premium Sodas
Jamu Refreshes with Real Fruit, Botanicals and Prebiotic Fiber
Functional Terpene Beverages
BUUZ is Formulated to Mimic Alcohol's Effects Without the Hangover
Functional Hydration Sodas
Strive Enters the Functional Beverage Market with a New Product Line
Functional Sparkling Waters
ArZo Debuts a Line of Sparkling Waters into the H-E-B Retail Market
Soda Shop-Inspired Energy Drinks
The Herbalife Liftoff Energy Range Now Features Two New Flavors
Affordable Prebiotic Fruit Sodas
It’s Giving Sodas Come in Three Flavors Priced at £1 Each
Athletic Demand-Driven Beverages
These New BOOST Drinks Help with Hydration and Energy
Manuka Honey Sodas
1770 Uses Benefit-Packed Honey to Sweeten Artisanal Soda
Better-For-You Hydration Campaigns
Gatorade Spotlights Its Gatorade Lower Sugar in a New Campaign
Scent-Flavored Straws
The Air Up Straw Enhances Drinks with the Power of Scentaste
High Fiber Prebiotic Sodas
Living Things Has a New Cherry & Lime Variant for Spring
Nootropic Productivity Drinks
Neutonic Shares a Research-Backed Ingredient Blend for Boosted Focus
Summery Non-Carbonated Energy Drinks
These New Celsius Fizz-Free Energy Drinks Come in Two Flavors
Caffeinated Cherry Juice Drinks
These New Rubicon RAW Energy Drinks Come in Two Varieties
Retro-Inspired Functional Seltzers
Wavy Daze is Experiencing Substantial Growth
Ultra-Refreshing Spirit-Infused Beverages
Mom Water Debuts the Louise – Citrus Cucumber Flavor
Celebratory Sparkling Beverages
Welch’s Launches Patriotic Limited-Edition Summer Drinks
Accessible Prebiotic Sodas
Trader Joe's Prebiotic Soda Has a Candy-Sweet Flavor & Good Gut Fiber
Authentically Flavored Drink Ranges
Milo's New Refrigerated Beverages Come in Three Varieties
Bubbly Beverage Mini-Cans
Sparkling Ice Cuties Share Citrus-Forward Flavors in 7.5-Ounce Sizes
Alcohol-Free New Year Campaigns
DASH and Dry January Partnered on a New Campaign
Café Energy Hybrids
Starbucks Blends Refreshers with Energy Drink Benefits in New Menu Launch
6-Ingredient Energy Drinks
Naked Sparkling Energy Drink Boasts a Simple, Straightforward Formula
Wellness-Forward Beverage Programs
Princess Cruises' POURS Shares Functional Zero-Proof Creations
Seasonal Apple-Based Drinks
Clean Juice's Apple-Forward Beverages Fight Pumpkin Spice Fatigue
Vitamin-Enriched Sparkling Waters
Radnor Spring Drinks Come in Four Low-Calorie Flavors
Foam-Topped Fizzy Drinks
Burgerville's BV Bevies are a Clean-Ingredient Take on Dirty Soda
Spiked Prebiotic Sodas
PopSips Speaks to Gen Z & Millennials Who Use Prebiotic Sodas as Mixers
Functional Fruit-Forward Hydration Drinks
Aqua Libra Blueberry & Pomegranate is Arriving in the UK
Fruit-Forward Alcoholic Beverages
Phillips Distilling Co. Debuts SixSip Hard Refreshers
Energizing Drink Syrups
Energy Syrup by Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Boosts Water, Tea, Smoothies & More
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Caffeinated Coconut Water Drinks
Starbucks is Testing Coco Cold Brew and Coco Matcha
Nutritionally Enhanced Flavored Waters
The Boost Water+ Range Has Electrolytes and Zero Sugar
Electrolyte-Enhanced Flavored Waters
Powerade Power Water Has 50% More Electrolytes Than Others
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
Refreshing Tropical Mocktails
Peet's Summer 2025 Mocktail Bar Items Reimagine Classic Cocktails
Y2K-Style Prebiotic Sodas
Heaven Soda is Low in Sugar, High in Fiber and Good for the Gut
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Floral Seasonal Energy Drinks
Red Bull Sugarfree Lilac Edition is Headed to Retailers in the UK
Summer-Forward Beverage Syrups
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Functional Fall Beverages
V8 Energy Pear Ginger Shares a Limited-Edition Flavor
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VYV Hydration Debut a Drink with Fibers & Electrolytes
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Modern Adaptogen Energy Drinks
Josie Beverages is Introducing a New Line of Energy Drinks
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Replenishing Bubbly Beverages
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Tropical Fruit Punch-Flavored Beverages
Joyburst Has Expanded Its Premium Hydration Beverage Line
Beautifying Hydration Mixes
Cure Hydration's Ingestible Wellness Formulas Launched at Ulta Beauty
Functional Canned Summer Teas
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Chic Free-From Soda Refreshments
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Targeted Hydration Drink Mixes
True Lemon Wellness Helps to Solve Functional Drink Frustrations
Mocktail-Inspired Sparkling Waters
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Organic Functional Beverage Lines
LEVL Expands USDA Organic Certified Beverages to New Channels
Earthy Seasonal Energy Drinks
The Red Bull Winter Edition Energy Drink is Sugar-Free
Elevated Tea Spritzers
Sarilla's New Canned Drinks Deliver "Bubbles with Benefits"
Zero-Sugar Hydration Cubes
waterdrop Evergreen Fusion Delivers Electrolytes and Vitamins B & C
Kid-Friendly Cold-Pressed Juices
Raw Generation's Little Sippers are Colorful, Fun & Nutritious
Fruity High-Fiber Sodas
NÅBE Soda is Fruit-Forward, Functional and Sugar-Free
Sparkling Soju Beverages
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Juicy Tangerine Beverages
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Natural Plant Beverages
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Boldly Sour Juice Beverages
Juice Burst Tropical Sour Responds to the Popularity of Tangy Flavors
Nostalgic Sparkling Energy Drinks
GORGIE Candy Twist Tastes Like a Candy Shop Lollipop
Mocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
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Clean-Ingredient Refreshers
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Functional Functional Health Shots
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Nutrient-Packed Green Juices
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Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Drinks
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Kid-Friendly Sparkling Drinks
NoBiggie Makes Juicy, No-Added-Sugar Mini Sparkling Water for Kids
Adaptogenic Soft Drinks
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Functional Coconut Ciders
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Organic Functional Sparkling Beverages
Säti Soda Caters to Modern Wellness Concerns with Its Range
Clean Label Drink Flavors
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Refreshing Wellness Sodas
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Sugar-Free Stamina Drinks
Säti Slim Naturally Energizes with Lion's Mane and Green Coffee Bean
Organic Savory Spritzers
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Elegant Energy Drinks
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