# Mocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks Bloom Nutrition Made a Shirley Temple Sparkling Energy Beverage By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-05-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-nutrition-shirley-temple References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2026/new-products-bloom-moves-into-minicans-summer-ltos-from-slice-electrolit) & [bloomnu](https://bloomnu.com/products/sparkling-energy?_pos=5&_psq=shirley&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=48217931907172)  [Bloom Nutrition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-nutrition-2) fans already love its Sparkling Energy drink in Cherry Lime, so the brand's new [Shirley Temple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-shirley-temple)-inspired cherry twist is poised to be an instant hit. The [classic, nostalgic Shirley Temple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-7up) is a famous mocktail that has gotten a modern makeover in convenient, ready-to-drink cans built for on-the-go lifestyles. But it's not just the format that's changed, since health-aware Millennials are driving a cleaner ingredient overhaul too, pushing brands to forgo artificial red dyes and added sugars. Bloom Nutrition's grown-up and refreshing take on the flavor is zero-sugar, low in calories, energizing thanks to natural caffeine, and boosted by good-for-the-gut prebiotics. Unlike Shirley Temples of the past, purely consumed for the fun and fizz, this one boosts performance, enhances metabolism, and promotes mental focus without causing a dreaded crash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia-driven Functional Beverages:** Blending classic mocktail flavors with functional benefits creates demand for products that evoke familiarity while delivering cognitive and metabolic enhancements. - **Clean-ingredient Energy Alternatives:** Zero-sugar, naturally caffeinated formulations without artificial dyes or sweeteners enable new product lines that prioritize transparency and perceived health. - **Gut-health-enhanced Energy Drinks:** Incorporating prebiotics and other microbiome-supporting ingredients into energizing beverages opens the possibility for drinks that combine digestive wellness with sustained performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Small-batch and contract producers can reimagine production processes to accommodate low-sugar, naturally colored, and functional-ingredient recipes at scale. - **Functional Ingredient Suppliers:** Specialty ingredient companies stand to expand by developing stable, taste-neutral prebiotics, natural colorants, and plant-based caffeine systems tailored for ready-to-drink formats. - **Retail and Convenience Channels:** On-the-go retail networks and vending operators could benefit from curated assortments and packaging innovations that highlight health-forward, nostalgic energy beverages to time-pressed consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wellness-Focused Soda Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-nutrition-launches.md) - [Soda Cocktail Cotton Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-cotton-candy.md) - [Mocktail-Style Cream Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-schmear.md) - [Reimagined Nostalgic Bottled Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-shirley-1.md) - [Fruit Juice-Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-1.md) - [Mocktail-Inspired Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-shirley-temple.md) - [Long-Lasting Hard Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweeter-collective.md) - [Organic Beverage Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-cherry-jubilation.md) - [Gut-Friendly Fizzy Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-shirley-temple.md)