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{{Short description|Beverage promoted for stress relief}}

The '''cortisol cocktail''' (also known as an '''adrenal cocktail''') is a drink popularized on [[social media]], typically promoted for stress relief and to combat "adrenal fatigue."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Legaspi |first=Caroline Hopkins |date=2025-07-10 |title=Can a ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Help Relieve Stress? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/well/eat/health-benefits-cortisol-cocktails.html |access-date=2025-07-12 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Ellis |first=Rachel Reiff |title=Cortisol Cocktails (Adrenal Cocktails): What They Are and How They’re Made |url=https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/adrenal-cocktail |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=WebMD |language=en}}</ref><ref name="d371">{{cite web | last=Davies | first=Martha | title=What Are Cortisol Cocktails? And Can They Really Beat Stress? | website=Country and Town House | date=2024-02-28 | url=https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/style/health-and-beauty/what-are-cortisol-cocktails/ | access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref> The drink became viral on [[TikTok]] in 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-11 |title=Everything You Need To Know About TikTok’s Newest Health Trend, The Adrenal Cocktail |url=https://www.essence.com/health-and-wellness/tiktok-trend-adrenal-cocktail/ |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=Essence |language=en-US}}</ref> and proponents purported the drink could lower cortisol, restore energy, relieve tension, and balance hormones.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Zocchi |first=Beatrice |date=2025-06-23 |title=The “Cortisol Cocktail” Isn't Just Delicious—It Also Works |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/the-cortisol-cocktail |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=2023-09-09 |title=What is the adrenal cocktail trend everyone’s crazy about? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/what-is-the-adrenal-cocktail-trend-everyones-crazy-about/articleshow/103528025.cms |access-date=2025-07-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> There is a lack of evidence to support these claims.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Onque |first=Renée |date=2025-07-05 |title=The 'cortisol cocktail' has gone viral on TikTok—but can it actually reduce stress? Here's what doctors say |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/05/can-the-viral-cortisol-cocktail-reduce-stress-doctors-weigh-in.html |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=CNBC |language=en}}</ref> Despite being called a cocktail, it is non-alcoholic.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2025-07-10 |title=What are cortisol cocktails? The trend that’s helping people feel less tired and more balanced |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/what-are-cortisol-cocktails-the-trend-thats-helping-people-feel-less-tired-and-more-balanced/articleshow/122189219.cms |access-date=2025-07-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The '''cortisol cocktail''' (also known as an '''adrenal cocktail''') is a drink popularized on [[social media]], typically promoted for stress relief and to combat "adrenal fatigue."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Legaspi |first=Caroline Hopkins |date=2025-07-10 |title=Can a ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Help Relieve Stress? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/well/eat/health-benefits-cortisol-cocktails.html |access-date=2025-07-12 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Ellis |first=Rachel Reiff |title=Cortisol Cocktails (Adrenal Cocktails): What They Are and How They’re Made |url=https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/adrenal-cocktail |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=WebMD |language=en}}</ref><ref name="d371">{{cite web | last=Davies | first=Martha | title=What Are Cortisol Cocktails? And Can They Really Beat Stress? | website=Country and Town House | date=2024-02-28 | url=https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/style/health-and-beauty/what-are-cortisol-cocktails/ | access-date=2025-07-13}}</ref> The drink became viral on [[TikTok]] in 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-11 |title=Everything You Need To Know About TikTok’s Newest Health Trend, The Adrenal Cocktail |url=https://www.essence.com/health-and-wellness/tiktok-trend-adrenal-cocktail/ |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=Essence |language=en-US}}</ref> and proponents purported the drink could lower cortisol, restore energy, relieve tension, and balance hormones.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Zocchi |first=Beatrice |date=2025-06-23 |title=The “Cortisol Cocktail” Isn't Just Delicious—It Also Works |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/the-cortisol-cocktail |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=2023-09-09 |title=What is the adrenal cocktail trend everyone’s crazy about? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/what-is-the-adrenal-cocktail-trend-everyones-crazy-about/articleshow/103528025.cms |access-date=2025-07-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> There is a lack of evidence to support these claims.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Onque |first=Renée |date=2025-07-05 |title=The 'cortisol cocktail' has gone viral on TikTok—but can it actually reduce stress? Here's what doctors say |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/05/can-the-viral-cortisol-cocktail-reduce-stress-doctors-weigh-in.html |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=CNBC |language=en}}</ref> Despite being called a cocktail, it is non-alcoholic.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2025-07-10 |title=What are cortisol cocktails? The trend that’s helping people feel less tired and more balanced |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/what-are-cortisol-cocktails-the-trend-thats-helping-people-feel-less-tired-and-more-balanced/articleshow/122189219.cms |access-date=2025-07-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>