As a person with low-level anxiety, I truly never thought I’d become an energy drink connoisseur, but here we are. At this point, I’ve tried pretty much every flavor of Monster, Ghost, Reign, and, of course, Celsius—and I haven’t pulled off my face even once! Thought about it. But didn’t do it. Anyway, as an energy drink expert, I’d describe Celsius as an energy drink for the everyperson. It’s definitely designed for active people, but the brand’s lineup of appealing fruit flavors and slimline cans make it way more accessible than the brands that seem like they’re tailor-made for teenage gamers. And two new Celsius flavors just dropped for summer!
You can now glug either Strawberry Kiwi Celsius or Watermelon Lemonade Celsius as you prepare for your rigorous workout or to sit at your desk all day—dealer’s choice. We tried both and I gotta say, one new Celsius flavor is worth seeking out.
- Celsius Watermelon Lemonade
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Pros: Sounds refreshing, right? Well, it basically is. All Celsius drinks are, thanks to their mild, shimmery carbonation. This new Celsius flavor also has a bright, fruit punchy aroma that hits you like a wallop when you open the can.
Cons: Okay, I realize the pros section was short, and that’s because this new Celsius flavor is sort of lackluster. It doesn’t taste like lemonade. It doesn’t taste like watermelon. There’s a whisper of tang that sort of suggests this is meant to taste like something that’s lemon adjacent, but I probably wouldn’t have noticed it if I hadn’t tasted this alongside another flavor. Like all Celsius flavors, this is very sweet because it’s zero sugar and sweetened with sucralose, which is incredibly potent. I kept taking sips to try and place the flavor and just couldn’t do it. It’s a generic fruitiness you can’t quite pin down. There are lots of better Celsius flavors.
- Celsius Kiwi Strawberry
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Pros: Do you miss the ‘90s? Sure, we all do (that’s a Sally Struthers reference and if you REALLY miss the ‘90s, you picked up on it). Well, Strawberry Kiwi Celsius is for you. This has the light body and light fizz of Celsius, but the flavor is pure Snapple. One sip transported me back to my high school cafeteria, where we had both Snapple AND Fruitopia vending machines. What a world. Does this taste like kiwi or strawberry? Not really. It tastes like kiwi candy and strawberry candy, but that’s what we expect from this flavor profile.
Cons: This is also very sweet (again, sucralose), but kiwi strawberry drinks always lean sweet, so it works.
Thoughts? Questions? Complete disagreement? Leave a comment!