Iconic 1980s Brand 'Jolt Cola' Attempts to Make a Comeback, This Time With More Caffeine

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Nostalgic way to get energy; Jolt Cola is returning

In an age where fast-food restaurants are bringing back menu items, one company is trying to hit the nostalgic soft drink market.

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Jolt Cola aims to make a comeback - this time with even more caffeine

Energy drinks have long faced backlash for their sugar and caffeine content, though public pressure has eased compared with the outcry over Jolt Cola in the 1980s.

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1980s soda Jolt Cola is coming back to shelves — with more caffeine than ever

Jolt Cola, the pioneering energy drink from the 1980s, will return to shelves in 2025 — with more than twice its original caffeine.

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A controversial energy drink is making a comeback 40 years later - now with triple the caffeine content
Jolt Cola was first introduced in the 1980s, decades before Red Bull and Monster. Its caffeine content was high for the era, around 72 milligrams, just over double that of a normal can of Coca-Cola. Now energy drinks tend to contain around 150mg to 350mg of caffeine per can.
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Jolt Cola aims to make a comeback — this time with even more caffeine
Jolt Cola, the soda brand that gained attention in the 1980s for offering “all the sugar and twice the caffeine,” is heading back to stores in 2025.
Nostalgic Jolt Cola returning to shelves as an energy drink
The beverage, popular in the 1980s and 1990s, will be marketed on social platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Facebook in a bid to Gen Z.
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Popular 80s drink Jolt Cola returns in new form with double the caffeine
BOCA RATON, Fla. (WAND) — A blast from the past is returning to shelves with even more of a kick. Sports supplement company Redcon1 is bringing back Jolt Cola, an
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Jolt Cola stages a high-caffeine return
Jolt Cola, the onetime soda rebel, is primed to compete with big-name energy giants in 16-ounce cans.
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Blast From the Past: Jolt Cola Returns as Highly Caffeinated Energy Drink
Nearly 40 years after its introduction, and five years since it was pulled from stores, Jolt Cola is being relaunched as a cola-flavored energy beverage.
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Iconic 1980s soda brand gears up for a bold caffeinated comeback in 2025
Jolt Cola offered "all the sugar and twice the caffeine" back in 1985. Now, the 16-ounce version will have 200 milligrams of caffeine. Sports nutrition brand Redcone1 is behind the relaunch. It will be marketed as a "modern version of a nostalgic drink"
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Jolt Cola Makes a Comeback in 2025 with Even More Caffeine
Jolt Cola, the iconic soda brand known for its high sugar and caffeine content, is set to return in 2025 with a modern twist. Originally offering 70 mg of caffeine per 12-ounce can in 1985, the revamped 16-ounce version will pack 200 mg of caffeine. Relaunched by sports nutrition brand Redon One, the new Jolt Cola will tap into nostalgia while introducing limited edition flavors beyond just cola. Get ready for a jolt of energy like never before.
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JOLT Cola: The Beloved ’80s Beverage Is Back - RetailWire
Do you remember JOLT Cola? The beloved ’80s beverage is back after partnering with a sports nutrition powerhouse that promises to introduce a new generation to the bold energy carbonated drink.
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Recognize the name Jolt Cola? The 1980s soda aims to make a comeback — this time with even more caffeine
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Recognize the name Jolt Cola? The 1980s soda aims to make a comeback — this time with even more caffeine
Jolt Cola, the soda brand that gained attention in the 1980s for offering “all the sugar and twice the caffeine,” is heading back to stores in 2025. This time, it’s promising more than twice the original caffeine content.
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Jolt Cola from the 1980s aims to make a comeback with more caffeine
Jolt Cola, the soda brand that gained attention in the 1980s for offering "all the sugar and twice the caffeine," is heading back to stores in 2025. This time, it's
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