1. Department: Adult Beverage

Vita Coco says its drinks work as a cocktail ingredient and hangover remedy

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Vita Coco’s coconut water products will be part of a new canned cocktail drink developed with Diageo. The brand will also promote the products as a remedy for hangovers caused by too many cocktails or other alcoholic beverages.

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