5-hour ENERGY Energizing Hot Sauce Adds Some Kick to Your Cinco Plans
Hot people like hot food. Don’t believe us? It’s true: Over half of all spicy food lovers think they’re attractive1. Who are we to argue? So, for all of you who love the heat, 5-hour ENERGY is bringing you the ultimate sidekick to take your Cinco de Mayo celebration to the next level: 5-hour ENERGY Energizing Hot Sauce.
The new hot sauce is part of a fire collab with West-Mex legend Taco John’s and has a caffeinated Mango Habanero flavor that’s about to make your Cinco plans legendary. Slap it on your tacos, eggs or just break it out of your bag like a boss — because nothing earns respect like bringing your own hot sauce.
“After the huge success of last summer’s 5-hour ENERGY Inspired Energizing BBQ Sauce, we knew we were onto something special,” said Leah Key, President and COO of Living Essentials, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY. “Teaming up with Taco John’s for this ‘sequel’ has been an awesome opportunity to connect with our fans in a fresh, exciting way. The combo of our bold hot sauce and the limited-edition Spicy Cinco de Mango 5-hour ENERGY shot is sure to give #swicy lovers the ultimate flavor experience!”
While this hot ‘n’ spicy hot sauce is packed with flavors that bring the heat and energy, it’s about so much more than that. About 1 in 4 millennials & Gen Z bring their own hot sauce to restaurants2 — and luckily for them, the 5-hour ENERGY Energizing Hot Sauce is just as portable as our 2-fl oz. 5-hour ENERGY shots, making it the perfect on-the-go pairing for any saucy celebration.
“This portable sauce brings the vibrant, spice-filled flavors of Cinco de Mayo to life, no matter how or where you’re celebrating,” added Kevin Flaherty, CMO of Taco John’s. “We connected instantly with 5-hour ENERGY and their innovative approach, making this partnership truly unique. This sauce isn’t just about heat — it’s about capturing the adventurous spirit of our fans and delivering a fresh culinary experience that brings everyone together.”
And because 5-hour ENERGY can always handle the heat, the brand is also rolling out a limited-edition Spicy Cinco de Mango 5-hour ENERGY shot. Both the hot sauce and shot bring the pocket-sized convenience to boost your hotness from a “cinco” to a “diez.” Hot, spicy and just the right amount of unhinged, they’re exactly what you need to survive a weekend of endless fun.
We all should have the chance to add a little fire to our festivities — which is why our sauce is on the house, both in-store and online. The rules are simple: Buy Spicy Cinco de Mango on 5-Hour Energy starting April 28, get a free hot sauce. You’re welcome. Or get it for free with any purchase of the limited-time “No Siesta Fiesta” Bundle at participating Taco John’s near Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Boston — consisting of six Fiesta Softshell Chicken Tacos and two Medium Potato Olés — because everyone deserves a fiesta to remember.
But get yours fast, both our sauce and our shot are HOT and limited quantities are only available while supplies last.