Food & Beverage

Taco John's releases 5-hour energy hot sauce

Photo: Taco John's

April 24, 2025

Taco John's has released a 5-hour Energy Energizing Hot Sauce just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The hot sauce ENERGY Inspired Energizing BBQ Sauce is part of a collaboration with Taco John's, according to a press release.

"After the huge success of last summer's 5-hour ENERGY Inspired Energizing BBQ Sauce, we knew we were onto something special," Leah Key, president and COO of Living Essentials, the makers of 5-hour Energy, said in the release. "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 much more than that. About one in four millennials and Gen Z bring their own hot sauce to restaurants — and luckily for them, the 5-hour Energy Energizing Hot Sauce is just as portable as our fluid ounce, five-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," Kevin Flaherty, CMO of Taco John's, said in the release. "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."