Guinep Recovery Cocktail - Salted Watermelon

It leads with juicy watermelon and a savory hit of sea salt, rounded out by tropical guinep fruit. The salt keeps it refreshing rather than sweet, like a fruit cooler with a little edge.

Each 12 oz can has 50mg of natural caffeine from green tea leaves, 100mg of L-theanine, and magnesium-rich deep ocean minerals, flavored with guinep fruit and salted watermelon essence.

Guinep made it for pre- and post-workout moments — a recovery ritual that pairs hydration with a calm mood lift. It's also an easy swap for happy hour or alongside Taco Tuesday.

Guinep is made by Guinep NA Cocktail Co., founded by flavor developer Aaron Wisniewski, who also started the Alice & the Magician flavor lab back in 2012. The brand is based in Burlington, Vermont, where it works out of the flavor lab in the Soda Plant on Pine Street. The guinep itself is a small green Caribbean fruit Wisniewski first tried in Puerto Rico, and he recreates its flavor in the lab rather than using the fruit.

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Most functional and nootropic drinks are made with natural ingredients and are safe for daily use. However, effects vary based on ingredients and individual sensitivities, so it’s best to check labels and consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns.

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Some of our products contain adaptogens, nootropics, and other herbs that are not recommended for people who are pregnant, but we're not doctors and do not give medical advice. Every body and pregnancy is different, so we suggest talking to a healthcare professional if you're unsure.

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