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It’s no secret that people are drinking less alcohol. Riding a wellness wave that includes supplements, healthier diets, and more exercise, many people are ditching alcoholic cocktails and beverages for non-alcoholic ones and, increasingly often, mocktails. It makes sense, as mocktails allow non-drinkers to have a beverage without facing curious looks from others, and — more importantly — many mocktails actually taste great.
One brand hopping that’s hopping on the mocktail trend is 5-Hour Energy. That might sound surprising at first, since the company is all about quick, efficient energy-boosting, but mocktails are more aligned with 5-Hour Energy than we thought. The brand has put a large focus on flavor over the last few years, releasing interesting flavors like Cotton Candy, Raspberry Cooler, and Boston Crème Donut (that last one is a favorite of ours).
To complement all these unique flavors, 5-Hour Energy created a list of recipes designed specifically to complement their shots. These mocktails include options like the Shark Attack Refresher, which combines white peach Calpico, blue raspberry syrup, and club soda with the Firework Freeze 5-Hour Energy. Other delicious recipes include the Star Spangled Punch (strawberries, limes, lemons, lemonade, mint, soda, and Firework Freeze) and the Water Hazard (coconut water, blue curaçao syrup, lemon juice, boba, and Hawaiian Breeze 5-Hour Energy), among others.
Check out the full list of 5-Hour Energy recipes here.
Of course, with every 5-Hour Energy recipe, you’re also getting a serving of instant, high-quality energy that lasts for hours. The best-selling shots combine caffeine with B vitamins and amino acids for a balanced energy that’s less jittery than coffee. In other words, when made into a tasty mocktail, you get a flavor-rich drinking experience and a great energy boost all in one.