Thirst launches caffeinated 'RIOT' eggnog drink inspired by the 1826 Eggnog Riot
By
Katy Cowan
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
The article discusses the historical 1826 Eggnog Riot and how the beverage brand Thirst has created a new caffeinated, dark-colored drink called RIOT that taps into that rebellious spirit. It reimagines the traditional festive eggnog with a midnight-black, caffeine-infused twist, embracing the drink's chaotic and unconventional history rather than the typical cozy Christmas associations.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledDid you know eggnog once caused an actual riot? Not the jokey 'oh, things got a bit rowdy last night' type of thing—a proper, full-on shouty match.
And now Thirst has leaned right into that energy with RIOT, their caffeine-lifted, midnight-black reworking of the festive classic.
It's basically December in bottle form. The mayhem. The sparkle. The 'what day is it?' of it all.
Eggnog is, of course, ridiculous. There's no debating that. It's thick and weird, yet somehow...
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