5-Hour Energy is introducing a series of original drink creations designed to provide the same “buzz” of alcohol – minus the hangover.
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Film festival season is upon us, and moviegoers and partygoers alike could be reaching for a 5-Hour Energy shot as a way to stay alert and animated through the night. But the popular beverage brand is also hoping that people reach for a bottle of 5-Hour Energy this season as an inspired alternative to alcohol.
5-Hour Energy is officially hopping on the mocktail trend, with a series of original drink creations designed to provide the same “buzz” of alcohol – minus the hangover. The brand partnered with former Las Vegas bartender, Jason Puckly, to create the mocktail recipes, which range from a “Berry Blast” (blending star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and 5-Hour Energy “Firework Freeze”) to a festival-appropriate “Frozen Champ,” which uses 5-Hour Energy Raspberry Cooler, lemonade and chilled black tea.
Best known by his Instagram handle, The Sin City Bartender, Puckly launched his spinoff account, Sin City Mocktails, in 2024, as a way to promote non-alcoholic versions of his favorite drinks, while debunking myths about flavors and ingredients. While 5-Hour Energy is known for its bold and inventive flavors – bakeshop-inspired Jelly Donut and Boston Cream are the latest in the lineup – there is zero sugar and zero calories in each shot, giving you an energy boost without the sugar crash.
