In 2024, we sipped our way through enough energy drinks to fuel a small city. We tasted Reign’s full lineup (13 flavors!), a slew of new Monsters (Monster Java Irish Creme is surprisingly…not bad?), and C4s that taste like Jolly Ranchers (Watermelon rules). But a couple of new and new-to-us energy drinks tasted so good we just had to celebrate them. If your morning coffee just isn’t cutting it, here are the best energy drinks we tried this year.
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Alani Dream Float tastes exactly like an orange creamsicle. And not a melted one—an actual creamsicle that gives you tangy orange up front and then creamy vanilla on the finish. This energy drink feels like a feat of food science, and we’re into it. Is it a bit indulgent to drink pre-workout? Perhaps. But if you need something sweet to put a little pep in your step when you suddenly need a nap at 3 p.m. but your body won’t fit under your desk, this is the thing to grab.
We’re big Monster fans over here. Their drinks come in intimidatingly large cans. Their logo is aggressive. But damn, do a lot of their drinks taste good! This new Monster flavor, which dropped in March, is zero sugar, but still blew us away. Have you ever wished Fresca or Squirt would give you enough energy to fist fight the sun? Well, Monster Ultra Fantasy Ruby Red is your jam. It’s zippy, tart, and highly refreshing. We hope this flavor sticks around because it’s the best energy drink we had all year.
Gwynedd Stuart, Sporked’s managing editor, is an L.A.-based writer and editor who spends way, way too much time at the grocery store. She’s never met an Old El Paso taco or mozzarella stick she didn’t like.
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