10 Best Energy Drinks (Review) In 2021

Our top pick for the best energy drinks you can find for all your adrenaline pumping needs is the V8 +Energy. It’s available in a variety of pack sizes, with 6, 12, and 24 can cases up for grabs in 8-ounce cans to give you a fast and effective buzz as soon as the first drop hits your tongue.

The recipe combines fruit and vegetables for a complete serving to get you started and get one of your 5-a-day before you even make it out the door. These ingredients deliver natural, steady energy that doesn’t cause jitters and prevents the crash you find with sugar-based options so you won’t feel worse just hours after drinking it. There is no sugar, no artificial colors, and the non-GMO ingredients mean you can trust everything that goes into it. On top of all this, it’s just 50 calories, which you’ll run off on your morning run, anyway. And if you go for a family road trip, be sure to put a few cans in your cooler for camping.

Start your morning with a VPX Bang and get ready to take on whatever the world has to throw at you. These 16-ounce cans provide plenty of energy to keep you going whether you’re struggling to get going or need a pick me up after lunch.

It claims to be potent body-rocking fuel, but does this without the risk of crashing later in the day, and that’s in part thanks to the massive 300mg of caffeine content. It’s lightly carbonated to give it a refreshing fizz, and the formula is infused with super creatine and BCAAs to help with muscle repair and maximum protein. There are multiple pack options and flavors to choose from so you can select your favorite or get brave with a variety pack, and these come in a 12 can case, giving you enough for nearly 2 weeks or even longer if you control yourself.

It would be foolish to create a list of the finest energy drinks without including the Monster Energy Zero Ultra which is identical to the classic Monster Energy you likely grew up chugging at every opportunity but with no sugar or calories to worry about.

It’s available in a 24 pack of 16-ounce cans and eliminates that sweet, almost sickly taste of the original to make it more palatable and easier on the tongue as you gulp it down determined to cram like you’ve never crammed before. However, the flavor is not all lost and there’s a hint of citrus to give you a wake up if you need it. On top of this, it’s rich in B vitamins, so if you’re in a hurry, although it shouldn’t become part of your everyday morning routine, it’s a decent breakfast replacement to keep you on your feet, at least until lunch.

Another classic we couldn’t in good conscience leave off the list is Red Bull Energy Drink. You can select from 6 possible flavors including Original, Kiwi Apple, and Beach Breeze to suit your taste buds while also energizing you for what’s ahead.

There are 4 can sizes to choose from ranging from 8.4 ounces to 20 ounces, and they all come in packs of 24 so you can get your money’s worth. The high-quality ingredients make it a product you can trust, and includes B group vitamins and real sugars that revitalize the body and the mind to get you at your best while also energizing you without the eventual jitters (unless you go overboard, that is). The cans are completely recyclable so you can do your bit for the environment and the pack they arrive in is sturdy and reliable so you need not worry about and damages.

If you’re looking for a kosher and vegan-friendly option, then the Zevia Zero Calorie Energy Drink is the perfect partner for your exam prep, workouts, or late night gaming sessions with your buddies. The flavors may not be as plentiful as others – there are only 4 to choose from – but they are no less delicious and sure to have you wanting more.

These flavors include Grapefruit, Raspberry and Lime, Kola, and Mango and Ginger to offer an international flavor that refreshes with every gulp. You can also choose from 2 variety pack options with either 3 flavors or try them all with a 4 flavor option. All packs come in a 12 pack, too. With 120mg of caffeine content, you’ll won’t feel overloaded but it still gives enough of a kick, and without and calories or sugar, you don’t need to worry about hitting the treadmill extra hard at your next session.

If you’re looking for an energy drink that comes with great value and easy convenience, the Zipfizz Healthy Energy Drink Mix will fit snugly into your backpack for work, pocket, or utility belt for fast access whenever you need a boost.

The vitamin enhanced mix is perfect for providing energy for studying or just before a sporting event and it’s also loaded with electrolytes and antioxidants to keep you hydrated and toxin-free. For those with celiac disease, it’s entirely gluten-free, and also boats low carbs and zero sugar that balances against 100mg of caffeine content. The pack contains 20 tubes, and unlike cans or bottles, it’s ideal for those who are always on the go. Just pour it into your water for 4 to 6 hours of energy and enjoy the natural fruity flavors, just remember to limit yourself to 3 tubes per day at the most.

Yet another tick in the pros column for the benefits of hemp on body and mind, the Kona Gold Hemp Infused Energy Drink is arguably the premium hemp-based energy product on the market that includes an organic hemp protein blend for fast-driving energy without exhausting you.

This means you’re resistant to the eventual crash that plagues other energy based products and it also avoids the jitters from chugging too much at once like a frat boy trying to show his buddies that he’s the man. Although we all know he rarely is. It comes in a 12 pack with 12-ounce cans and has a great taste despite the formula differing from other options. For those who are sensitive to caffeine, we’ve got good news for you, as it won’t tip you over the edge, but only if you take it easy at first to build up your tolerance. 

If you’re looking for a drink that will get you through your gym sessions from start to finish and still have some juice left to get you home, the Protein2o Low Calorie Whey Protein Energy Drink is one of the best energy drinks for you to indulge in during your next top up.

You can choose from 3 flavors including Blueberry Raspberry, Cherry Lemonade, and Pomegranate Blueberry for a burst of colors and a party on your tongue that everyone’s invited to. You can buy these flavors in a 12 count pack or try them all out with a variety pack that includes 4 of each to help you find your favorite. The 16.9 ounce bottles are neither too small nor too large and contain a modest but still effective 125mg of caffeine along with all 9 essential amino acids and 15g of Whey isolate to make it a gym buddy that won’t bail on you at the last second. So be sure to always have it in your gym bag.

You don’t need to be a fan of Spaghetti Westerns of Red Dead Redemption to enjoy the full-throttle experience of the Outlaw Energy Plus Electrolytes. This option comes in 16-ounce cans and gives you 6 refreshing and mercifully thirst quenching flavors to choose from which should be enough choice to suit everybody.

The cans arrive in a 12 pack case to see you through the next week and a half at least. As for the content, it’s heavy on electrolytes and does away with sugar and calories that you fine in knock-off generic brands you see lining the refrigerators at your local 7-11. There’s also 200mg of natural caffeine for a reliable boost at any time of the day (although we don’t recommend taking a swig after 4PM, and all this is backed up with an excellent taste that will have you wonder what you’ve been missing out on. 

Our final pick of the best energy drinks and also our premium pick is the CRUNK!!! Energy Pomegranate which demands to not be forgotten, look at those exclamation marks, after all. This delicious, if a little intimidating choice replenishes energy, refreshes the body, and invigorates whoever drinks it so they will feel more like the Incredible Hulk than anyone has ever managed.

It also claims to have an unrivaled taste, which it accents with natural herbs and botanicals that, even with 263mg of caffeine blend, strikes through the tongue and lets you know exactly who’s in charge and with every gulp of the 16-ounce can, you’ll feel more ready to take on the day. It’s pricier than others, but those who’ve tried it attest to its quality, so if you’re willing to spend the cash, you may never look back.