# Spicy Non-Alcoholic Beverages Pari's Slice of Spice Features Black Pepper, Chili and Horseradish By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-spice References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2025/new-non-alc-alternatives-debut-at-summer-fancy-foods) & [drinkpari](https://drinkpari.com/products/slice-of-spice)  Consumer appetite for spicy flavors and non-alcoholic drinks converges in Slice of Spice by [Pari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mule-by-pari), a bold and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. This beverage with a hint of heat gets its unique qualities from [four adaptogens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-proof-by-recess), black pepper, chili extracts, horseradish, and [natural sweetness from premium agave syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-agave-nectar). Made with a bubbly carbonated water base, this drink also incorporates plum juice concentrate, yuzu juice and red beet concentrate. When it comes to enjoying Slice of Spice, Pari recommends chilling and serving with sliced jalapeños. All too often, beverages crafted without alcohol can leave people desiring more, but this fiery refresher keeps the experience exciting with a well-balanced blend of ingredients that create a delicious burn that lingers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 44% - 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 - **Spicy Non-alcoholic Drink Boom:** A growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages captivates consumers with bold and spicy flavor profiles, offering an innovative twist that diverges from traditional sweet and mild drink options. - **Adaptogen-infused Beverages:** Beverages enriched with functional adaptogens appeal to health-conscious consumers seeking stress-relief and wellness benefits, sparking potential for new product development within the functional drinks category. - **Flavor-enhanced Hydration:** The emergence of savory and spicy components in hydration-focused products challenges the market norms by providing consumers with more diverse and flavorful drinking experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Non-alcoholic Beverage Industry:** The development of complex and spicy non-alcoholic drinks presents a refreshing alternative in a sector traditionally dominated by sweet and carbonated options. - **Functional Foods and Beverages:** Integrating adaptogens into beverages aligns with consumer interest in holistic health solutions and expands the range of offerings in the functional foods and supplements industry. - **Specialty Ingredient Market:** Incorporating exotic and spicy ingredients into beverages ignites demand in the specialty ingredient market, urging suppliers to explore and provide novel flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Spicy Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoso.md) - [Spice-Infused Non-Alcoholic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardamom-bitters-soda.md) - [Spicy Non-Alcoholic Elixirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livener-xs.md) - [Modern Mule Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mule-by-pari.md) - [Spicy Craft Vodka Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickstand-cocktails.md) - [Spicy Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathberry-inferno.md) - [Spicy Canned Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-mocktails.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Fruit Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schweppes-cherry-pepper-soda.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili-sparkling-water.md)