At a time when some of the world's most popular beverage brands are teaming up to create premixed cocktails like cola and whiskey, or cola and rum, non-alcoholic spirit producer Aplós dropped Kola Fashioned. Delivering the rich cola flavors fans love, Kola Fashioned is made crafted with kola nut, smoked cherrywood, cardamom, toasted coconut and ginger, plus a blend of uplifting, energizing adaptogens.
This non-alcoholic canned cocktail makes the most of Aplós' Arise product, which features functional ingredients to boost moods, stimulate brain function and enhance energy. Best of all, this better-for-you cola beverage infused with adaptogens and nootropics for a naturally stimulating effect boasts no added sugar—so there's just eight grams of sugar and 65 calories per can.
What's Driving This Trend
- Adaptogenic Beverages
- Infusing drinks with adaptogens like kola nut and ginger introduces a health-forward twist that caters to wellness-focused consumers.
- Non-alcoholic Cocktails
- Offering sophisticated, non-alcoholic alternatives like Aplós' Kola Fashioned taps into the growing market of alcohol-free lifestyle enthusiasts.
- Functional Ingredients
- Utilizing ingredients like nootropics and adaptogens highlights a shift towards beverages that not only taste great but also enhance cognitive and physical performance.
Who This Affects Most
- Wellness Beverages
- Products like Kola Fashioned exemplify innovation in the wellness beverage industry with their health-boosting ingredients.
- Non-alcoholic Beverage Market
- The rise of elegant, flavor-rich non-alcoholic drinks signals a lucrative opportunity within the non-alcoholic beverage market.
- Functional Foods and Beverages
- Creating drinks infused with functional ingredients such as adaptogens and nootropics outlines growth within the functional foods and beverages sector.
