AriZona and Mike’s Hot Honey Bring the Heat with Bold New Sweet & Spicy Drink Collaboration

Woodbury, NY –  September 3, 2025 – Bringing together two flavor-forward brands for an all-original collaboration , America’s favorite iced tea and drink company, AriZona Beverages has teamed up with New York-born Mike’s Hot Honey® to launch a limited-edition lineup of sweet heat drinks that are as surprising as they are satisfying.

The partnership reimagines three of AriZona’s iconic drinks—Mucho Mango, Green Tea, and Watermelon—with an unexpected kick of  chili pepper-infused honey, delivering a trio that balances juicy and all-natural  refreshment with a one-two punch of sweetness and heat.

“This collaboration is a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship,” explains Spencer Vultaggio, Chief Marketing Officer at AriZona Beverages. “We’ve always believed in pushing flavor boundaries, and Mike’s Hot Honey has done just that in food. Together, we’re giving fans something totally new—a refreshing beverage with an unexpected, delicious twist.” Mike’s Hot Honey began with a simple, inspired moment: a drizzle of homemade hot honey over a slice of pizza at Paulie Gee’s in Brooklyn back in 2010. It sparked a sensation—and a new food category. By popular demand, founder Mike Kurtz began bottling the spice-infused blend of 100% pure honey for friends and restaurant guests. From those early days of hand-labeling bottles in a small NYC kitchen, Mike’s Hot Honey has grown into America’s #1 hot honey brand, found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with such an iconic brand,” said Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey. "Like us, AriZona is a Brooklyn-born brand with an independent spirit and a passionate fan base so it made sense to collaborate."

Each flavor delivers AriZona’s beloved taste, now with a smooth heat finish from Mike’s Hot Honey’s original recipe. The result: refreshment with a little bite. 

• Spicy Green Tea with Mike’s Hot Honey:  Light, smooth, and infused with spicy  honey. 
• Spicy Mucho Mango Juice Cocktail with Mike’s Hot Honey:  Juicy,  tropical mango meets sweet heat.
• Spicy Watermelon Juice Cocktail with Mike’s Hot Honey:  Crisp and refreshing  with a spicy kick.

Where to Find It

• Single-flavor and Variety Packs – Available September 4, 2025 on DrinkArizona.com
• Spicy Mucho Mango Juice Cocktail (Hot Honey) – Available on Sheetz
• Spicy Watermelon Juice Cocktail (Hot Honey) – Available  on Gopuff starting September 22
• Spicy Green Tea Juice Cocktail (Hot Honey) – Available at retailers nationwide

About AriZona Born out of Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1992, AriZona® Beverages is a family-owned and operated American company committed to delivering top-quality beverages in uniquely designed packaging that remain accessible and affordable. As the makers of America’s #1 ready-to-drink iced tea, AriZona has built a devoted fan base with its iconic $0.99 Big Cans and no-frills approach to the market. The brand thrives on authenticity and leading trends without relying on focus groups or flashy advertising. With a fierce social media following and a commitment to keeping it real, AriZona continues to set the standard in the beverage industry. To learn more, visit drinkarizona.com.

About Mike’s Hot Honey Mike’s Hot Honey is America’s leading brand of hot honey and has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010, when its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee’s in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation and created a new category of pizza topping.  By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria, as well as other local restaurants and businesses.  Today, Mike’s Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country, with the same original recipe in the bottle.  Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike’s Hot Honey’s one-two flavor punch of sweetness then heat makes any dish more dynamic, from the original pairing on pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese and charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails, and so much more.  Mike’s Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create, and share extraordinary meals.  Happy drizzling! For more information about Mike’s Hot Honey, please visit mikeshothoney.com.