# 80s Energy Drinks JOLT Cola is Being Revived for a New Generation of Consumers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-cola-energy-drink References: [news-journal](https://www.news-journal.com/redcon1-unveils-the-return-of-legendary-first-energy-drink-of-the-80s-jolt-cola-at/article_7c8b518f-712e-585c-ae7b-5961e64c41d9.html) & [redcon1](https://redcon1.com/products/high-performance-energy-drink)  [JOLT Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-root-beer), a drink that energized consumers in the 80s, is being introduced to a new generation in 2024 with a fresh twist that speaks to the wants and needs of people today. Sports nutrition leader [REDCON1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redcon1) is reintroducing "the first energy drink of the 80s" thanks to a deal with JOLT Cola's licensing agency. Initially, JOLT will be reintroduced with two exclusive flavors in 16-ounce canned formats. In the future, there's room for JOLT to expand with [ready-to-drink pre-workout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kxr-readytodrink) and energy shots. The mood-boosting formula delivers B vitamins, 200mg of natural caffeine, and helps to supports focus, concentration and the metabolism. Curious drinkers are invited to join the waitlist for first access to news about the revival of the retro high-performance energy drink. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 30% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-revival Energy Drinks:** The reintroduction of classic brands like JOLT Cola taps into nostalgic elements while modernizing with updated formulas and new flavors. - **Customizable Wellness Beverages:** Personalized energy and pre-workout drinks that focus on specific health benefits such as improved mood and metabolism are gaining popularity. - **Limited-edition Flavor Launches:** Exclusive and unique flavor profiles that generate buzz through scarcity and curiosity can attract new consumer demographics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Energy Drinks:** The market for revitalized historic brands provides a new angle to compete in the crowded energy drink space. - **Sports Nutrition:** Incorporating mood-boosting and concentration-enhancing ingredients into sports beverages offers an appealing twist for fitness enthusiasts. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Innovative beverage formats like 16-ounce cans and energy shots open up opportunities for diverse product offerings in the drink sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Root Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-root-beer.md) - [Revived 80s Cartoon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hicectocooler.md) - [Nostalgic Sports Nutrition Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-supps-and-tang.md) - [Nostalgic Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-retro-lime.md) - [Nostalgic Orange Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4-energy-3.md) - [Hard Candy Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-energy-drinks.md) - [Candy-Inspired Performance Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-energy-drink1.md) - [Unique Sugar-Free Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-bull-zero.md) - [Game-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-fuel.md)