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Top 100 Drinking Ideas in May

From Low-Calorie Spiked Seltzers to Hybrid Kombucha Cocktails

— May 25, 2019 — Lifestyle
With beer consumption waning among millennials, the May 2019 drinking trends reveal that alcohol brands are looking for innovative new ways to cater to a generation of drinkers who are putting health and wellness first.

Despite the craft beer boom, many millennials seem to prefer wine or liquor. As a result, there has been an increasing number of hybrid, beer-like beverages hitting the market. For instance, spiked seltzers like the new Pacer Low Proof Seltzer lineup and the new Cape Line canned sparkling cocktails from MillerCoors, offer millennials a lighter alternative to beer. Another example highlighted by the May 2019 drinking trends is hybrid beers such as Bud Light Lemon Tea, which offers a new take on classic beer brands like Bud Light.
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Smooth Apple-Flavored Bourbons
Smooth Apple-Flavored Bourbons
Evan Williams Apple Has a Crisp, Refreshing Flavor Profile
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Small-Batch Raspberry Gins
Small-Batch Raspberry Gins
The Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Spirit is Crisp and Fruity
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98
Hoppy Gin Spirits
Hoppy Gin Spirits
Hayman’s True English Hopped Gin Features 10 Botanicals & Goldings Hops
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Summery Mulberry-Infused Gins
Summery Mulberry-Infused Gins
Daffy’s Mulberry Gin is Distilled Using a Copper Pot Still
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96
Climate-Resilient Coffees
Climate-Resilient Coffees
Starmaya is a Highly Adaptable, "Future-Friendly" Kind of Coffee
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95
Ecuadorian Chocolate Teas
Ecuadorian Chocolate Teas
Chocuador by David's Tea Helps to Provide Clean Water to Communities
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94
Branded Easter Cocktails
Branded Easter Cocktails
Diageo's Seasonal Cocktail List Includes Bourbon, Scotch and Rum Recipes
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93
Cold Brew-Infused Vodkas
Cold Brew-Infused Vodkas
SKYY Infusions' Cold Brew Coffee Vodka Taps Into a Popular Coffee Drink
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92
Collaborative Cinematic Wines
Collaborative Cinematic Wines
Nocking Point Wines Created Wednesday Rosé with Jonathan Bennett
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Dessert-Themed Margaritas
Dessert-Themed Margaritas
The Polynesian Village Resort is Offering a Lime Dole Whip Margarita
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Intensely Flavored Pale Ales
Intensely Flavored Pale Ales
Lagunitas' New Hop Stoopid Ale Offers a Smooth and Clean Hop Taste
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Nostalgic Blended S'mores Drinks
Nostalgic Blended S'mores Drinks
The Starbucks S'mores Frappuccino is Arriving on April 30th
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Yuzu-Flavored Vodka Spirits
Yuzu-Flavored Vodka Spirits
EFFEN Vodka's Yuzu Citrus Vodka Blends Grapefruit, Yuzu and Herbs
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Community-Minded Bourbon Whiskeys
Community-Minded Bourbon Whiskeys
Key West Bourbon Whiskey Gives Back After Hurricane Irma
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Flavor-Focused Coffee Sets
Flavor-Focused Coffee Sets
East Pole Coffee's Super Special Coffee Comes in Washed & Natural Types
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85
Songstress-Approved Tequilas
Songstress-Approved Tequilas
Próspero Tequila is Supported by Singer Rita Ora
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Floral Zero-ABV Spirits
Floral Zero-ABV Spirits
Fluère is a Distilled Non-Alcoholic Spirit Made with Fine Botanicals
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Performance-Boosting Beet Juices
Performance-Boosting Beet Juices
Juice Performer's Beverages Support Increased Stamina & Strength
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Versatile Tea-Infused Gins
Versatile Tea-Infused Gins
The Corgi Earl Grey Gin Can be Sipped on its Own or Used in Cocktails
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Australian Gin Spirits
Australian Gin Spirits
Kangaroo Island Spirits Created a Gin Distilled with Australian Juniper
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Peppery Summer Ales
Peppery Summer Ales
The Sam Adams Summer Ale Boasts Earthy, Citrus and Spicy Notes
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Hoppy Alcohol-Free Lagers
Hoppy Alcohol-Free Lagers
Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects Contains Just 0.4% ABV
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Alcohol-Free Punch Cocktails
Alcohol-Free Punch Cocktails
The New Punchy Punch Cocktails Come in 0% and 4% ABV Options
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Premixed Pickle Brand Cocktails
Premixed Pickle Brand Cocktails
The McClure's Ready-To-Drink Bloody Mary Cocktail is Decadent
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Refreshing Summer-Ready Spirits
Refreshing Summer-Ready Spirits
Bacardi Lime Boasts Bright Citrus Notes and a Zesty Aroma
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Cocktail-Specific Espresso Capsules
Cocktail-Specific Espresso Capsules
Colonna's Bartender Series Pairs Well with Alcohol
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Honey-Focused Bars
Honey-Focused Bars
Gosnells' Bar and Tasting Room Pairs Mead with British Gastronomy
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Juice-Infused Colas
Juice-Infused Colas
Pepsi's Newest Flavors Combine Soda and Fruit Juice
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Grasshopper Excretion Bourbons
Grasshopper Excretion Bourbons
The Lait de Romalea Bourbon is Part of the House of Tamworth Series
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Coffee-Soaked Cake Drinks
Coffee-Soaked Cake Drinks
Starbucks' Tiramisu Frappuccino Integrates Rich Textures
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Edible Straw Margaritas
Edible Straw Margaritas
Applebee's $1 STRAWBERRY DOLLARITA Features a Twizzlers Straw
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Beer-Wine Hybrids
Beer-Wine Hybrids
Magic Hat's DuVine is a Millennial-Targeted Grape Ale with 51% Beer & 49% Wine
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Dealcoholized Wheat Beers
Dealcoholized Wheat Beers
Krombacher's Non-Alcoholic Wheat Beer is Flavorful and Aromatic
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Stress-Relieving Shot Beverages
Stress-Relieving Shot Beverages
Nerv Shots are Health-Centric Drinks Designed to be On-The-Go
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Branded Festive Cocktails
Branded Festive Cocktails
These Don Julio Cinco de Mayo Cocktails Feature Artisan Ingredients
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Relaxing Hemp Shots
Relaxing Hemp Shots
DrinkTru's TruBreeze +Hemp Supports Natural Relief and Relaxation
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Tangy Fruit-Flavored Lemonades
Tangy Fruit-Flavored Lemonades
Snapple is Adding Three New Lemonade Flavors to Its Drink Lineup
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CBD-Infused Coffee Elixirs
CBD-Infused Coffee Elixirs
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Created a CBD Cold Brew Elixir for 420
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Multi-Serve QSR Coffee Drinks
Multi-Serve QSR Coffee Drinks
The Prepackaged 40-Ounce McCafe Frappes Come in Caramel and Mocha
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Galactic Slushie Drinks
Galactic Slushie Drinks
Dunkin' is Introducing New Cosmic Coolattas for a Moon Landing Anniversary
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Balancing Superfood Mixers
Balancing Superfood Mixers
DRGN's Smart Mixer Targets Health-Conscious Millennials
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Ice Cream Cake Beers
Ice Cream Cake Beers
The New Cookie Puss Milkshake IPA is Inspired by the Famous Carvel Cake
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Empowering Canned Rosés
Empowering Canned Rosés
Female-Founded 'Bev' Challenges the Male-Dominated Alcohol Industry
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Quadruple-Aged Whisky Spirits
Quadruple-Aged Whisky Spirits
DEWAR'S DOUBLE DOUBLE Undergoes a Four-Step Aging Process
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Subzero Spirit Contest Packaging
Subzero Spirit Contest Packaging
The Jägermeister Ice Cold Promotional Pack Requires Freezing
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Whole Coconut Beverages
Whole Coconut Beverages
Kokomio's Drinks Feature Coconut Water, Pulp & Functional Benefits
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Tea-Flavored Alcohol-Free Shandies
Tea-Flavored Alcohol-Free Shandies
The Earl Grey Pale Shandy is a Zesty Non-Alcoholic Drink
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Keto Drink Mixes
Keto Drink Mixes
Ketologie's Ketones + Probiotics Powder Combines with Water to Create a Drink
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Mexican-American Craft Beers
Mexican-American Craft Beers
Four Corners Brewing Co. is Launching El Chingón IPA & El Grito Lager
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Moon Landing-Honoring Lagers
Moon Landing-Honoring Lagers
The Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager is Limited-Edition
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Balanced Premium Energy Beverages
Balanced Premium Energy Beverages
UPTIME Energy Introduces New Flavors for the Summer Season
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Refreshing Citrus Tea Beers
Refreshing Citrus Tea Beers
Bud Light Lemon Tea is Brewed with Zesty Lemon Peels
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CBD-Infused Bloody Mary Mixes
CBD-Infused Bloody Mary Mixes
Top Shelf's Cannabis Jalapeno Bloody Mary Mix Minimizes Hangovers
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Zesty Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Zesty Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Slange Var is a Non-Alcoholic Drink Made with Ginger, Limes & Honey
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Sporty Sparkling Coconut Water
Sporty Sparkling Coconut Water
Light & Refreshing 'Toniq' is Challenging the Sports Drink Category
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Vinegar-Based Non-Alcoholic Mixers
Vinegar-Based Non-Alcoholic Mixers
Som's Non-Alcoholic Cane Vinegar Cordial Boasts Bold Flavors
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Eco Aluminum-Saving Cider Cans
Eco Aluminum-Saving Cider Cans
The New Thatchers Cider Cans Have a Reduced Weight
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Caffeinated Cola Drinks
Caffeinated Cola Drinks
Coca-Cola Coffee Has More Caffeine Than Soda & Less Than a Cup of Coffee
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Waste-Reducing Smoothie Mixes
Waste-Reducing Smoothie Mixes
Takay Foods' Ready-to-Blend Mixes Make High-Protein Treats & Drinks
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Drinkable Oat-Based Yogurts
Drinkable Oat-Based Yogurts
Oatly's 'Oatgurt' is a Nourishing, Plant-Based Alternative to Yogurt
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Decadent Low-Sugar Elixirs
Decadent Low-Sugar Elixirs
REBBL's New Herb-Powered Beverages Contain Four Grams of Sugar or Less
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Nitrogen-Infused Canned Cocktails
Nitrogen-Infused Canned Cocktails
The Funkin Nitro Cocktails Can be Easily Brought Anywhere
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Exotic Travel Retail Gins
Exotic Travel Retail Gins
The Eden Mill Passionfruit & Coconut Gin is a World Duty Free Exclusive
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Limited-Edition Summertime Vodkas
Limited-Edition Summertime Vodkas
The Ciroc Summer Watermelon is Made Using Fine French Grapes
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Health-Focused Sparkling Waters
Health-Focused Sparkling Waters
The Aqua Libra Cucumber, Mint & Lime Sparkling Water is Tasty
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Photo-Worthy Pitaya Smoothies
Photo-Worthy Pitaya Smoothies
Smoothie King Launched an All-Pink Trio of Dragon Fruit Smoothies
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ABV-Adjusted Beers
ABV-Adjusted Beers
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer is Now Available in PBR Non-Alcoholic & PBR Extra
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Fruit Fusion Beverages
Fruit Fusion Beverages
'Cosmopolitan Diva' is a Fruit-Infused Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Drink
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High-End Alcohol Alternative Refreshments
High-End Alcohol Alternative Refreshments
The New Shloer Spritzed and Pressed Drinks are Tasty
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Mess-Free Drinkable Yogurts
Mess-Free Drinkable Yogurts
Petits Filous' Yogurt in a Bottle Comes with a Sports Cap
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Personalized Frozen Wines
Personalized Frozen Wines
Cupcake Vineyards is Sharing 'The Frozie' Featuring Selfies at Coachella
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Countryside-Inspired Gin Spirits
Countryside-Inspired Gin Spirits
Bombay Sapphire English Estate Introduces Three New Botanicals
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Superfood Matcha Lattes
Superfood Matcha Lattes
'Matcha Instafuel' Blends Green Tea Powder and a Superfood Creamer
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Fruit-Infused Canned Spritzers
Fruit-Infused Canned Spritzers
Barefoot Wine's New Canned Spritzers are Perfect for Summer
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Ready-to-Drink Protein Lattes
Ready-to-Drink Protein Lattes
A 12-Ounce Rockin' Protein Energy Bottle Shares 30 Grams of Protein
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Brewed Bagel Beers
Brewed Bagel Beers
Folksbier & Black Seed Bagels Collaborated on 'Black Seed Glow Up'
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Spirit-Specific Cocktail Mixers
Spirit-Specific Cocktail Mixers
The 'Sekforde' Spirit Mixers Uniquely Enhance Alcohol Flavors
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Sugar-Free CBD Drinks
Sugar-Free CBD Drinks
good hemp's Vegan Beverages Contain CBD, Prebiotic Fiber and No Sugar
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Barista-Friendly Milk Alternatives
Barista-Friendly Milk Alternatives
Ripple's Barista-Style Plant-Based Milk Creates Foam & Froth
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Gamer-Targeted Energy Drinks
Gamer-Targeted Energy Drinks
Red Bull's Cans of Energy Drinks Feature Images of the Gamer Ninja
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Elevated Fruity Mineral Waters
Elevated Fruity Mineral Waters
S.Pellegrino Essenza is an Elegant, Refreshing Wine Alternative
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Spiked Kombucha Cocktails
Spiked Kombucha Cocktails
Willie's Superbrew is a Spiked Seltzer, Kombucha, and Cider All in One
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Street Party-Inspired Malt Beverages
Street Party-Inspired Malt Beverages
Smirnoff Ice's Limited-Edition Range Celebrates Latin America
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Rosé-Inspired Vodkas
Rosé-Inspired Vodkas
EFFEN Rosé Vodka Puts a Twist on Both Vodka and Rosé Wine
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Sophisticated Soda Waters
Sophisticated Soda Waters
Dr. Priestley’s Fizzy Water Pays Tribute to the Inventor of Soda Water
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Probiotic-Packed Teas
Probiotic-Packed Teas
Daily Cultures' Tea for Gut Health Contains Beneficial Bacteria
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Honey-Sweetened CBD Beverages
Honey-Sweetened CBD Beverages
Sparkling 'Cloud Water' Comes in Flavors Like Blood Orange & Coconut
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Guilt-Free Canned Cocktails
Guilt-Free Canned Cocktails
The New Cape Line Canned Sparkling Cocktails are Refreshing
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Low-Calorie Seltzer Cocktails
Low-Calorie Seltzer Cocktails
The Pacer Low Proof Seltzers Contain an ABV of 2%
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Adaptogenic Mushroom Shots
Adaptogenic Mushroom Shots
Four Sigmatic's Focus Shot is Powered by Lion's Mane Mushrooms
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Adaptogenic Crystal Elixirs
Adaptogenic Crystal Elixirs
Rock Grace's Non-Alcoholic Drink is Infused with Herbs & Botanicals
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Edible Superfood Serums
Edible Superfood Serums
Four Sigmatic's Skincare Serum Can Be Used Topically and Internally
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Functional Supplement Shots
Functional Supplement Shots
DrinkTru Offers Easy-to-Consume Aids for Focus, Sleep, Energy & More
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Plant-Based Boomer Beverages
Plant-Based Boomer Beverages
Perennial's Non-Dairy Drink Targets People Over the Age of 50
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Flavor-Forward Cold Coffees
Flavor-Forward Cold Coffees
Elemental Beverage Company's Snapchill Enhances Cold Coffee
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Fruity Infused Spirit Drinks
Fruity Infused Spirit Drinks
Smirnoff Infusions Come in Two Artisan-Inspired Flavors
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Free-From Performance Beverages
Free-From Performance Beverages
'Adrenaline Shoc' is a Smart Energy Drink for Active Individuals
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Brain-Boosting Beverages
Brain-Boosting Beverages
EBOOST's Super Fuel is Packed with Vitamins, Minerals & Nootropics
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Carbonated Tea Beverages
Carbonated Tea Beverages
Minna Makes an Alternative to Sparkling Water That's "Kind of Like Tea"
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Youthful Lifestyle Teas
Youthful Lifestyle Teas
OFFBLAK Targets Millennials and Gen Z with Its Modern Tea Brand
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