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Cannabis Drinks

Cannabis-infused sparkling soda brand Green Monké has launched in California with three THC-infused drinks: Tropical Citrus, Orange Passionfruit and Mango Guava. Founded in the U.K., the products contain 3 mg of THC, 6 mg of CBD, 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories per 12 oz. can. Currently available in select dispensaries, the line retails for $5 per can or $18 per 4-pack. For more information email info@ stpetersspirits.com.

Cannabis-infused seltzer Lift debuted with a line of microdose beverages containing 2 mg of THC, 6 mg of CBD and 20 calories per 8 oz. can. Available in Blackberry, Grapefruit and Pineapple fl avors, the drinks are available in California and retail for $22.50 per four-pack. For more information visit www. liftseltzer.com.

Coconut Water

Harmless Harvest has introduced a Pink Lady Apple fl avor to its fl agship coconut water line, containing 90 calories and 22 grams of sugar per 12 oz. bottle. The brand also added two new offerings to its coconut smoothie line: Chocolate and Mango. Each smoothie contains 120 calories and 15 grams of sugar per 12 oz. bottle. All three products retail for $3.99 and are available nationwide in Whole Foods stores. For more information call (347) 688-6286.

Coffee

Vermont-based Cold Brewtus has partnered with George Howell Coffee to launch a co-branded “George Howell Reserve” RTD cold brew coffee. Available in 12 oz. cans, the new SKU will be available in select New England and New York stores, as well as affi liated George Howell cafes, with a suggested retail price of $4.99. For more information call (802) 458-2739.

Jot has launched its latest offering, Dark, made from a blend of fair trade, organic coffee beans sourced from Sumatra and Colombia. The concentrated coffee product can be consumed black with added water, in a latte, or heated. Each 6.8 oz. bottle contains 14 servings and retails for $24. For more information email hello@jot.co.

CSDs

It’s citrusy. It’s spicy. It’s MTN Dew Flamin’ Hot, the latest release from PepsiCo that aims to combine the best of classic MTN Dew fl avor with the heat of its famed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos snacks. The drink debuted as a limited time offering on the brand’s ecommerce site the DEW Store and sells for $12 per 6-pack of 16 oz. cans. For more information call 1-800-433-2652.

Dairy

Clover Sonoma has debuted the fi rst product in its new Clover the Rainbow kids brand with a fruit and vegetable-packed smoothie line intended to help get more nutrition into children’s diets. Sold in 6 oz. bottles, the drinks are available in Strawberry Carrot, Blueberry Beet and Strawberry Banana Butternut fl avors. The line is lightly sweetened with sugar and contains no artifi cial fl avors or sweeteners. The products retail for $6.49 per 4-pack. For more information call (800)237-3315.

LALA has launched a line of smoothies inspired by classic Hispanic fl avors. The Postres Auténticos line includes Fresas con Crema (strawberries and cream), Tres Leches Cake and Arroz con Leche (rice pudding) fl avors. Intended as a dessert or snack, the drinks are made with whole milk and each 6.7-ounce bottle contains 5 grams of protein. For more information call 1-866-648-5252.

Energy Drinks

KILL CLIFF’s latest celebrity partnership release is Tekilla Kiwi, a new addition to its IGNITE line of energy drinks developed with UFC fi ghter Israel Adesanya. With 150 mg of caffeine from green tea, 20 calories, B

vitamins, electrolytes and no sugar in each 12 oz. can, the new fl avor retails for $26 per 12-pack. The launch is the second fl avor created with a celeb partner, following last year’s Joe Rogan collaboration Flamin’ Joe. For more information call 1-855-552-5433.

Rowdy Energy has introduced two new fl avors, Blue Raspberry and Grape. Blue Raspberry is a keto-friendly, zero sugar drink containing just 5 calories per 16 oz. can. Grape features reduced sugar. Both fl avors contain L-theanine and 160 mg of caffeine sourced from green tea. The drinks are available online for $29.95 per 12-pack. For more information call (704) 251-9791.

Kombucha

Brew Dr. Kombucha’s newest seasonal offering is Crisp Apple, which incorporates the fl avors of Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji and Red Delicious apples with notes of honey and green tea. With 80 calories and artwork designed by artist Marisol Ortega, this limited edition SKU is available for $2.99 per 14 oz. bottle. For more information call (971) 271-2183.

GT’s Living Foods has debuted two new fl avors to its Synergy line: California Citrus and Lemon Berry. California Citrus is made with kumquat, ginger and vanilla and each fl avor contains 60 calories and 16 grams of sugar per 16 oz. bottle. The new fl avors are rolling out to retail in the natural and conventional channels and are also available online via the brand’s direct-to-consumer platform. For more information call 1-877735-8423.

Powdered Drinks

G Fuel has teamed up with Sony for the launch of two new fl avors tied into the release of the comic book fi lm Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The powdered energy drinks are available in Black Ooze (black cherry) and Red Ooze (sour black cherry) fl avors. The limited edition release is available in 16 oz. 40-serving tubs and each serving contains 15 calories and 140 mg of caffeine. The products are sold on the brand’s website individually for $35.99 or in collector’s box packages. For more information call 1-877-426-6262.

Plants by People has launched its fi rst products with a line of powdered functional tonics available in fi ve varieties: BLOOM (energy), GLOW (digestion), HARMONY (relaxation and rest), SHINE (cleanse) and THRIVE (immunity support). Using ingredients such as schisandra berry, ginger root and jujube date, the products are sold in fi ve-pack boxes for $9.95. All products are USDA organic certifi ed and non-GMO. For more information email hello@plantsbypeople.com.

Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

Los Sundays Tequila has made its fi rst expansion into the ready-to-drink cocktail category with a line of sparkling tequila seltzers sold in four fl avors: Tropical, Watermelon, Agave Lime and Grapefruit. The seltzers contain no added sugar and are sold in 8-count variety packs for $19.99 or 4-packs for $10.99. For more information email hello@lossundays.com.

Tequila seltzer brand Onda has released the Paradise Collection of four new fl avors available in a 24-count variety pack. Flavors include Mango, Passionfruit, Pineapple and Strawberry. Each 12 oz. can has an ABV of 5% and the products retail for $65 per case. The Onda Paradise Collection is available in select retailers in 28 states. For more information email cheers@drinkonda.com.

Sail Away Coffee has entered the alcoholic set with a line of cold-brew infused hard seltzers called Sail Away Club. Available in Ocean Berry, Pina Colada, Mimosa and The Original fl avors, each 12 oz. can has an ABV of 5% and contains 100 calories with no sugar and the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee. Currently available in New York, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Kentucky and Washington, D.C., the drinks sell for $15.99 per 4-pack. For more information email info@sailawaycoffee.com.