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New ‘Rio Punch’ flavour joins Juice Monster range, celebrating Brazil’s vibrant fruit culture

Monster Energy has expanded its Juice Monster portfolio with the launch of Juice Monster Rio Punch in the US, a new limited-edition flavour inspired by the colour, rhythm and energy of Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous Carnival.

The new variant blends tropical Brazilian fruit flavours with a subtle hint of spice, combined with Monster’s signature energy blend. According to the company, the formulation captures the spirit of Brazilian celebration while delivering the functional energy consumers expect from the brand.

“With its combination of lively fruit flavours and energising boost, this drink captures the essence of Carnival, transporting you straight to the heart of Rio,” said Dan McHugh, chief marketing officer at Monster Energy. “Rio Punch gives you the energy to party from the shores of Copacabana Beach to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.”

The launch strengthens Monster’s juice-based energy offering, which includes Juice Monster Mango Loco, Pacific Punch, and Aussie Style Lemonade—a line positioned to attract consumers seeking fruit-forward, flavour-led energy options.

In addition to the US release, Monster has been broadening its functional beverage portfolio globally, with recent UK launches including a green tea-based energy drink and ‘Cosmic Peach’, a new addition to its Nitro range.

The company said the new innovation underscores its commitment to flavour diversity and lifestyle-driven brand positioning, tapping into consumer demand for energy drinks with authentic fruit flavour profiles and international inspiration.