# Non-Alcoholic Cola Cocktails Aplós' Kola Fashioned is Infused with Adaptogens & Nootropics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kola-fashioned References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2024/new-products-c4s-frost-collection-plus-hint-nocco-aplos-olipop-more/) & [aplos.world](https://www.aplos.world/products/kola-fashioned-cocktail)  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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 29% - 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'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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Non-Alcoholic Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplos-cocktails.md) - [Nootropic Zero-Alcohol Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noot-zero-alcohol-cocktails.md) - [Functional RTD Non-Alcoholic Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-nonalcoholic-cocktail.md) - [Functional Non-Alcoholic Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplos.md) - [Adaptogenic Craft Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-proof-by-recess.md) - [Alcohol-Free Craft Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplos-1.md) - [Functional Alcohol-Free Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonbuz.md) - [Adaptogen-Based Cocktail Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptogenbased-cocktail-packs-elta-ego-unveils-a-new-adaptogeninfused-bever.md) - [Adaptogen-Infused Alcohol-Free Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-cocktail.md)