Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican is giving fans a new way to enjoy three of its signature craft drink flavors with a little help from Idaho-based beauty brand Poppy & Pout. The two brands are teaming up to launch a limited-edition collection of craft beverage-inspired lip balms, bringing the flavors of Cafe Rio’s Mint Limeade, Horchata and Blueberry Mojito Mocktail to a completely new category.
Available beginning Tuesday, October 13 at select Cafe Rio locations across Utah and Idaho and through Poppy & Pout online, the collection features three flavors: Mucho Mint, inspired by Cafe Rio’s refreshing Mint Limeade; Lotta Horchata, inspired by the brand’s signature scratch-made Horchata; and Berry Bueno, inspired by the recently launched Blueberry Mojito Mocktail. Each lip balm is $9.95, or fans can build their own bundle of three favorites for just $26.95, making it even sweeter to sip and swipe their way through the collection.
The collaboration comes on the heels of Cafe Rio’s Blueberry Mojito Mocktail launch, giving the brand’s signature craft beverage flavors a fresh new spin. Designed to surprise and delight, the collection brings Cafe Rio’s bold flavors into a fun new category and gives fans another way to show their love for the brand.
“We’re famous for big flavors and surprising guests, so this collaboration was a natural fit,” said Mike Burns, Chief Executive Officer of Cafe Rio. “Poppy & Pout creates products that are fun, approachable and shareable and our craft beverages speak for themselves, so consider this your cue to pucker up and taste the flavor — without the straw.”
Poppy & Pout is an Idaho-based beauty brand known for its cruelty-free lip balms made with natural and clean ingredients. The brand has grown into a nationally recognized name with products available at major retailers including Ulta Beauty, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. With three craveable flavors and plenty of personality, the collection is sure to get some serious lip service.
The Poppy & Pout x Cafe Rio collection will be available at select Cafe Rio locations throughout Utah and Idaho beginning October 13, while supplies last, as well as online through Poppy & Pout.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Cafe Rio’s menu is inspired by the authentic flavors of Mexico’s Northern Rio Grande region, southern Texas and New Mexico. Over the past three decades, the brand has built a passionate following and earned a legendary status thanks to its fresh ingredients and iconic must-haves like its Sweet Pork Barbacoa and Creamy Tomatillo dressing, which guests can’t stop talking about and competitors can’t stop chasing. From its enchilada style burritos, towering salads, bowls, tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas and a lineup of other proteins such as Beef Barbacoa, Fire Gilled Steak, Fire Grilled Chicken, Slow Braised Chicken and Pollo Asado, guests are in full control when it comes to customization. Cafe Rio’s Famous Tres Leches and new Churro Cookies pair perfectly with scratch made Horchata, Mint Limeade or Blueberry Mojito Mocktail for a sweet and refreshing finish.
For additional information regarding Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican, please visit www.caferio.com
