Phorm Energy Cherry Slush Returns for Folds of Honor

Phorm Energy Cherry Slush is back. The limited-edition red, white, and blue can is returning for a second run in partnership with Folds of Honor, the nonprofit that funds academic scholarships for families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. The drop lands today, May 4 -- International Firefighter's Day -- and this time it's going nationwide rather than staying locked to a single retail chain.

If you haven't cracked a Phorm Energy before, it's the 1st Phorm and Anheuser-Busch collab that launched nationally in June 2025. The core formula packs 200mg of natural caffeine alongside a nootropic stack that includes NeuroFactor whole coffee fruit extract, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, and choline bitartrate. It's one of the more intentionally built energy drinks on convenience store shelves.

The Cherry Slush brings all of that into a patriotic limited-edition package with a cause attached:

Cherry Slush: Sweet, Icy, and Built for a Reason

The Cherry Slush flavor is exactly what the name suggests: a sweet, icy candy-style cherry experience in a 16oz can. Last year it launched as a 7-Eleven exclusive labeled "Honor. Educate. Unite." This year the rollout is broader, available nationwide across Phorm Energy's full retail footprint, which now covers more than 13,000 convenience stores. The packaging keeps the same red, white, and blue design, with the classic large stylized "1" graphic, the Folds of Honor logo near the top, and "HONOR. EDUCATE. UNITE." across the face of the can.

From now through September 11, 2026, Phorm Energy will donate $0.04 per 16oz can sold, up to $40,000 total. Timed to today's launch, the brand has also awarded a $10,000 scholarship to a member of a firefighter's family who embodies what Phorm calls its core values of grit and resilience. On top of that, the brand is doing product deliveries to firehouses across the country.

This is the second consecutive year Phorm has run this partnership with Folds of Honor, and the scale is clearly growing. Last year's 7-Eleven-exclusive window ran from October 27, 2025 through February 1, 2026. This year's window runs through 9/11, a date that carries obvious weight for the cause.

Quick Formula Check

Cherry Slush appears to use the same core formula as the rest of the Phorm Energy lineup. The brand describes it as a standard zero-sugar offering with an electrolyte blend for hydration and natural caffeine from green tea. That lines up directly with the formula breakdown in the full Phorm Energy product article, which is worth reading if you want the complete picture on what each ingredient does and why the stack is put together the way it is.

Here's the quick version of what you're getting in each 16oz can:

• Caffeine from Green Tea (200mg) - Natural-source caffeine that blocks the tiredness signal in your brain. At 200mg, it's a well-supported dose for sustained focus and alertness without going into uncomfortable territory for most people.
• N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (1g) - Helps your brain make dopamine and norepinephrine under demand. Tyrosine is most useful when you're cognitively loaded or fatigued, which makes it a sensible pairing with caffeine.
• NeuroFactor Whole Coffee Fruit Extract (100mg) - A patented extract from the whole Coffea arabica cherry, standardized for polyphenols. The research behind it focuses on BDNF support -- basically, the protein involved in how your brain adapts and stays sharp. Phorm hits the 100mg dose that matches the published human trial data.
• Choline Bitartrate (1g, yielding 400mg choline) - Feeds the neurotransmitter system behind attention and memory. Solid dose for a beverage.
• Electrolytes - Magnesium sulfate and potassium phosphate are both present, supporting hydration and muscle function. Nothing exotic, but they're real contributions to the electrolyte pool.
• Vitamins and minerals - B vitamin complex including niacin, B6, and B12 at practical amounts. Standard for the category and consistent with the rest of the Phorm Energy lineup.
• Other ingredients - Sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium for the zero-sugar profile. Preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. Natural flavors and malic acid round out the taste.

The formula is zero sugar and zero calories. If you've had one of the original Phorm Energy flavors, you know what to expect on the functional side.

The Lineup Context

Phorm Energy's permanent lineup currently runs the following flavors:

• Cherry Slush (12 Cans: $29.99)
• Blue Blitz (12 Cans: $32.99)
• Grape Smash (12 Cans: $32.99)
• Orange Fury (12 Cans: $32.99)
• Paradise Punch (12 Cans: $32.99)
• Screamin' Freedom (12 Cans: $32.99)

Cherry Slush is a limited-edition return, not a permanent addition, so availability is time-bound. Given that last year's run sold well enough to earn a year-two return with expanded distribution, it's reasonable to expect decent shelf presence through the summer.

The Folds of Honor angle also gives this one more staying power in convenience retail than a typical seasonal flavor would have. Firehouse deliveries and the scholarship tie-in generate the kind of earned attention that a standard flavor drop doesn't. That's a real retail advantage at this price point.

Where to Find It

Cherry Slush is available now at convenience stores nationwide, including 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations. Our system has also spotted it on Amazon. The donation window runs through September 11, 2026, with proceeds capped at $40,000 for Folds of Honor.

If you're already a Phorm Energy drinker, this is the one to grab while it's around. If you haven't tried the brand yet, this is a solid entry point -- you get the full nootropic stack, a good cause, and a flavor that earns its name.

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