# Spicy-Sweet Energy Drinks Dutch Bros' Mangonada Rebel Takes Cues from a Mexican Treat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangonada-rebel References: [verdictfoodservice](https://www.verdictfoodservice.com/news/dutch-bros-sweet-spicy-drink/) & [dutchbros](http://www.dutchbros.com/)  [Dutch Bros'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-orangesicle-rebel) Mangonada Rebel is a new menu addition that takes inspiration from a classic Mexican treat—fresh fruit paired with Tajín—and it shares a blend of sweet and spicy flavors for the spring and summer. This drink reenergizes Dutch Bros' exclusive energy drink, Rebel, with [mangonada flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangonada-smoothie) topped with Strawberry Real Fruit and Tajín. This versatile drink can be enjoyed several ways since it can be ordered blended or iced, or as a Mangonada Lemonade for a caffeine-free option. Mexican-inspired beverages share a unique flavor profile by combining sweet, spicy, tangy and refreshing notes, which can satisfy a variety of taste preferences and pair well with different types of food. Additionally, natural and exotic ingredients add authenticity, health benefits and cultural appeal to the drinking experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy-sweet Energy Drinks:** There is an opportunity for companies to create energy drinks infused with unique and spicy flavors that will appeal to customers with different tastes. - **Mexican-inspired Beverages:** Mixing different flavor notes in a drink, and adding natural and exotic ingredients to the mix to enhance flavor and health benefits is a new trend worth exploring. - **Blended/iced Drinks:** With the growing popularity of blended beverages, businesses can take advantage of this trend to create unique and refreshing drinks that cater to customers' needs. ### Where This Applies - **Energy Drink Industry:** Companies in the energy drink industry can explore creating spicy and sweet energy drinks that offer unique flavors to appeal to a wider customer base. - **Beverage Industry:** Businesses specializing in beverages can capitalize on the trend of adding natural and exotic ingredients to drinks to create unique flavor profiles that appeal to customers. - **Hospitality Industry:** Restaurants and cafes can incorporate blended and iced drinks into their menus, allowing them to cater to customers looking for refreshing drinks and unique flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freshly Prepared Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-dive-rebel-with-tropical-fruit.md) - [Sherbert-Flavored Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sherbet-rebel.md) - [Energizing Nostalgic Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-orangesicle-rebel.md) - [Summer-Inspired Cafe Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-rebel-energy-drink.md) - [Tajin-Spiced Mango Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangonada-drink.md) - [Sour Candy Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-candy-rebel.md) - [Cream-Topped Energy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-rebel.md) - [Energizing Elderflower Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-bros-daydream-rebel.md) - [Candy-Topped Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-bros-1.md)