Energy drinks have become a part of the younger crowd ever since the Scottish made "Iron Brew" was invented in 1901. Japan popularized the drinks with "Lipovitan" in the early 60's. Now, most Americans are hooked on the sugary, caffeine filled, rush-inducing drinks. But which drinks are the smoothest? The sourest? The most tangy? I'm here to give you a firsthand look into the world of Energy...or, at least my take on that world.
#3: Rockstar Energy Supplement (16 oz. can): Rockstar has one of the widest range of different drinks, from Classic Rockstar (a citrus-flavored energy drink) to Rockstar Roasted (a creamy coffee beverage). I'm just going to give my take on classic Rockstar. While Rockstar doesn't give as much buzz as the top two drinks and has a far less-interesting taste, it does rank up there above other such energy drinks as Noss and Whip-It. It's the least expensive drink on the market in some places, and the most expensive in others (energy drinks have a wide range of prices depending on which drink is popular where at the time). $1.99 USD to $3.50 USD, depending on location and distributor.
#2: Monster BFC (Big Freaking Can, a 32 oz. can of classic Monster Energy): While it may take you a while to down this honking Monster (pun intended), this is guaranteed to give you a kick that lasts all day. The BFC is the biggest legally-available energy-drink on the market, making Monster a record-breaker. While its ingredients are the same as Classic Monster Energy, there is more of it at a reduced price (regular monster $2.50 a can for 16 oz., BFC for $3.99 for double that amount).
#1: Full Throttle Energy Drink (16 oz. Classic Citrus flavor): Full Throttle also comes in a variety of flavors, but none more drinkable than Classic Citrus. Full Throttle is Coke's take on the energy drink market, and they have succeeded effectively in flavor, crispness, and drinkability. A good drink for beginners to try, as it has a lower caffeine-count than other commercially available energy drinks. My personal favorite, as well. Runs anywhere from $1.50 USD to $2.99 USD, depending on your location and the seller.
BONUS: An Energy Drink for the More "Sophisticated" Drinker: Bawls Guarana is packaged in a trademarked cobalt-blue, non-slip glass bottle, making it very distinguishable from other "canned" energy drinks. Designed to market in areas such as New York City, Chicago, and other industrial business centers, Bawls is a drink for the more sophisticated palate, with a smoother finish and less sugar. A fruity after-taste makes this drink a pleasant surprise, but get ready to shell out if you want to buy this drink. One bottle can run you around $4 USD.
