A can of C4 Twisted Limeade

Sometimes you just want something different. Maybe you drink the same Monster or Red Bull every day and need a new fix. Or maybe you tried something so bad it turned you off energy drinks for a few days. That’s where I was recently after one too many Rockstar Fruit Punches in a row.

Time to cleanse the palate. Whether it’s a unique flavor or a drink that just hits different, these three will change the way you see energy drinks.

C4 Twisted Limeade

Easily one of the best palate cleansers. Limeade is always solid, but the point here is getting away from the norm, and the heavier lime in this C4 is more refreshing than most energy drinks. The lime tastes almost natural, especially chilled, and with no sugar it manages to be sweet without an artificial aftertaste.

Mtn Dew lovers will notice a resemblance to Diet Dew, but even people who don’t love Mtn Dew (like me) enjoy it. It’s not just a palate cleanser; it’s a fabulous energy drink, period.

If you’re tired of the same old thing, or you just survived something terrible like Bang Birthday Cake Bash, grab a C4 Twisted Limeade. The gentle lime will wake your taste buds back up, and you might find a new go-to. (Buy on Amazon.)

A can of Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust

Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust

What even is Cosmic Stardust? If you want something unique, you’re in the right place. It’s a rare candy flavor that’s satisfying instead of cloying. The strong grape tastes like purple Skittles, and it’s even better when you haven’t had anything like it in a while.

Grape flavors can be excellent, but this one is different. It doesn’t have the sugary aftertaste of grape NOS or Kickstart, the fake aftertaste of Rockstar or Rip It, and it’s more unique than the grape Monster Ultra or Bang. One of a kind, and a great change of pace. (Buy on Amazon.)

A can of Adrenaline Shoc Acai Berry

Adrenaline Shoc Acai Berry

When this was written, it was the highest-rated drink on Caffeine Shark. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and bitter, with high carbonation and an incredible flavor that isn’t overpowering like many unique drinks. Enjoyable through and through.

Sometimes you don’t need something completely different to get excited about energy drinks again. Sometimes you just need the best there is. With 300 mg of caffeine and a taste everyone can enjoy, Acai Berry is the perfect way out of a funk. (Buy on Amazon.)

Cleanse that palate

These three are nothing alike, but they all do the trick: one unbelievably refreshing, one unique and exciting, one simply the best of the best. Either way, you’ll get a new experience and maybe a new favorite. More ideas in our most underrated energy drinks.