The 12 Best Energy Drinks, Ranked by Taste

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Best Classic Taste

Consumed worldwide by athletes, busy professionals, college students, and travelers, Red Bull is advertised as the energy drink that will give you wings. Its candy-like flavor falls somewhere in between SweeTARTS and classic bubblegum — so it's no wonder that people with a sweet tooth flock to this bubbly elixir. 

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Best for Sour-Candy Lovers

Designed for those who lead active lifestyles — from extreme sports athletes to, of course, rockstars — Rockstar Energy Drinks stand out in the grocery store aisle thanks to their bold and colorful cans. This Super Sour Green Apple flavor is an especially popular crowd favorite for its tart taste. 

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Best for Trying to Look Like a Badass

Touted as the meanest energy drink on the planet, Monster has a bit of a cult following in the extreme sports category — we're talking about BMX, skateboarding, and that thing where the motorcycles fly in the air. The original flavor seems to be the crowd favorite here, with a taste described as similar to a green apple Jolly Rancher. 

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Best for On-the-Go Energy

With no sugar, 4 calories, and a caffeine amount similar to a 12-ounce cup of average-strength coffee, 5-Hour Energy shots are the preferred portable option for busy, hardworking people on the go. Each shot is packed with vitamins B6 and B12, and the orange flavor is super refreshing. 

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Best for No Crash

This functional beverage is the brainchild of Michael Ball, the former CEO of Rock and Republic, who wanted to create a healthier alternative to soda, coffee, and traditional energy drinks. With natural ingredients like red algae and agave nectar, this power elixir is much lower in calories and sugar, and has a not-too-sweet citrusy taste.

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Most Hydrating

Made with a blend of fruit juice, ultra hydrating coconut water, vitamins, ginseng, and green coffee extract, Starbucks Refreshers have a better-for-you ingredient list and come in refreshing fruity flavors like Black Cherry Limeade and Peach Passion Fruit. 

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Best for Pre-Workout

Sugar-free, low-calorie, and made without preservatives, artificial ingredients, or high-fructose corn syrup, Celsius is the go-to pre-workout option for athletes looking for a natural energy boost without the caffeine crash. There are tons of yummy flavors to choose from, but the crowd favorite seems to be Sparkling Wild Berry.

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Best for Your Superfood Fix

One of the only organic options currently available in this category, Sambazon Original Amazon Energy Drink has a clean ingredient list bursting with superfood ingredients, including antioxidant-packed açaí berry, yerba mate, and green tea. 

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Best Clean Energy Drink

Another healthier option with a cleaned-up ingredient list, RUNA Clean Energy Drink gets its natural energy source from the guayusa leaf that is balanced out by polyphenols, for sustained energy without a crash. If you're looking for energy from a plant versus a lab, try RUNA Lime on for size. 

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 Best for Sensitive Stomachs

An organic blend of green tea, guarana, ginseng, and raw coffee bean extract, Scheckter's Organic Energy Drink is another clean option that won't leave you with the jitters or a crushing caffeine crash. The sparkling ginger flavor is especially refreshing and soothing on the tummy. 

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Best for the Work Flow

While espresso may not technically be considered an energy drink, we feel that Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso is an exception to the rule due to its super-portable small can. At 140 calories per serving, this Amazon best-selling beverage is worth stocking up on for busy weekday mornings. 

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Best for Tree-Huggers

Clean-tasting and not overly sweet, this completely natural beverage gets its energy source from powerful yerba mate, a South American leaf which has a caffeine amount equivalent to coffee, with all the health benefits associated with tea. The Revel Berry flavor tastes like ripe blackberries and raspberries and is incredibly refreshing.