# Functional Mushroom Elixirs Brio Lift and Drift Help with Powering Up and Winding Down By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brio References: [brionutrition](https://brionutrition.com/)  Brio Nutrition's wholly plant-powered, ready-to-drink functional beverages are formulated to support focus, clarity, and steady energy or smooth relaxation with [fruiting body mushroom extracts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-mushrooms), botanicals and fruity flavors. Offering far more than the sweetness and refreshment of classic lemonade, Brio Drift Pink Lemonade features 5,000 milligrams of reishi and 2,500 milligrams of chaga extracts per can, plus ashwaghanda, magnesium glycinate, and passion flower for a sense of ease and balance in the evening. Brio Drift Raspberry Mango builds on the same supportive base, but delivers a bright and juicy tropical flavor. Fans of vibrant, fruity flavors will also appreciate Brio Lift [Tiger's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-bar-menu) Blood and Brio Lift Strawberry Kiwi in moments that call for mental sharpness and productivity, as both pack the benefits of 2,500 milligrams of [lion's mane and 5,000 milligrams of cordyceps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenzing-natural-energy-lions-mane) into a slim can. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mushroom-powered Refreshment:** Functional fungi are moving into familiar beverage formats, creating space for mainstream drinks that combine approachable flavors with cognitive and relaxation benefits. - **Dayparted Wellness Drinks:** Beverages designed for energizing mornings and calming evenings signal potential for product lines that map functional ingredients to specific daily routines. - **Plant-based Mood Support:** Botanical blends with adaptogens, minerals, and fruiting body extracts reflect growing demand for non-alcoholic products positioned around balance, focus, and stress relief. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Functional Beverages:** Ready-to-drink formats infused with mushrooms and botanicals are expanding the category beyond hydration toward targeted mental and emotional performance claims. - **Health and Wellness:** Consumer interest in natural cognitive and relaxation support is opening new pathways for brands to package holistic wellness benefits in convenient everyday products. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Shelf-stable cans with recognizable flavors and premium functional ingredients present retailers with differentiated wellness products suited for grab-and-go consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-mushroom-menu-update.md) - [Daily Cognition Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfuel-flow.md) - [Functional Mushroom Latte Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-chai-latte-blend.md) - [Sparkling Skincare Tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-collagen-drink.md) - [Mineral-Rich Functional Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-wild.md) - [Nootropic Matcha-Lychee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jupiter-matcha-lychee.md) - [Functional Hot Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myova-magnesium-nightcap.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Mushroom Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacegoods-oat-mushroom-latte.md) - [Zero-Proof Social Elixirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swigs.md)