The best berry energy drinks

These are the 42 energy drinks we've rated with berry in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 24 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 65 to 344 mg per can.

By the Sharks · Updated October 2026 · How we score

No brand pays for a spot on this list. Links to retailers may earn us a commission. Learn more

Drinks are matched by the flavor named on the can, not by our tasting notes.

The full list

  1. Shark Score 93
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Elite
    “It’s somehow sweet, bitter, and has high carbonation while still being insanely smooth.”Jared
  2. Shark Score 93
    • 80 mg caffeine
    • 8.4 oz can
    • 9.5 mg/oz
    • Elite
    “Raspberry with just the right amount of sweetness.”Jared
  3. Shark Score 90
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Elite
    “Sweet tart blue raspberry flavor, exciting moutheel, and overall excellent energy drink.”Cam
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Elite
    “The strawberry watermelon combination tastes like summer in a can.”Jared
    • 142 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 11.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Elite
    “Despite the relatively low caffeine content, I would recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a refreshing, fruity kick.”Jared
  4. Shark Score 89
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “My first thought was wow, that’s artificial. But my second thought was, damn, I really don’t care. It’s that good!”Jared
  5. Shark Score 88
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “A sweet and crisp nectarine flavor, complemented by a subtle, delicious blueberry aftertaste.”Cam
  6. Shark Score 88
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 15.5 oz can
    • 10.3 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “Monster has a winner here and bottled tea brands better watch out.”Matt
  7. Shark Score 88
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “A unique strawberry taste, great mouth feel, and high caffeine content that will leave you wanting more.”Cam
  8. Shark Score 84
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Unique mixed berry flavor with a strong blackberry aftertaste. Strong kick. Flavor will tire quickly, but is on occasion quite enjoyable.”Cam
  9. Shark Score 84
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 12.5 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Liquefied pink STARBURST with the SUPERHUMAN C4 energy blend.”Jared
  10. Shark Score 84
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “Strong and bold flavor that demands attention. Taste of strawberry lemonade with a mild sour aftertaste. Overall above average energy drink.”Cam
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “If you’re expecting Blue Icee, look elsewhere, but if you’re looking for a simple, clean-tasting blue energy beverage then run, don’t walk to get CELSIUS Arctic Vibe.”Jared
  11. Shark Score 83
    • 280 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 23.3 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “Cocaine Mixed Berry is a great berry flavor that’ll get after you. I guess every rose has its thorn.”Matt
  12. Shark Score 82
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 12.5 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “C4 formula and energy blend + a tasty fruit combination = a must try energy drink.”Jared
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Really solid all around strawberry limeade flavor.”Cam
  13. Shark Score 80
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Good, but a little bit too sweet. Tastes like blue candy, and yes that makes sense.”Jared
  14. Shark Score 79
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 12.5 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “I don’t think anyone’s going to be upset with this drink, but I don’t think it’s anything to write home about.”Jared
  15. Shark Score 78
    • 120 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “While the drink could be polarizing, I was moderately impressed with the diverse offering”Matt
  16. Shark Score 78
    • 70 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 4.4 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “It’s a bubbly, balanced blue raspberry energy drink that I think you’ll enjoy but not love.”Jared
  17. Shark Score 78
    • 70 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 5.8 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “Delicious, smooth, and relaxing. Not enough caffeine to provide any sort of stimulation, but the perfect beverage to sip casually as a refreshment.”Cam
    • 65 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 4.1 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Enjoyable
    “Give it a try if you’re in the mood for something refreshing.”Jared
  18. Shark Score 76
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Enjoyable
    “If you’re smart, and strawberry Starbust is your favorite Starburst, then you’ll definitely dig this drink.”Jared
    • 80 mg caffeine
    • 8.4 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “I thought I would like it a lot right after my first sip but there’s a medicine-like aftertaste that ruins it a bit for me. Not bad but certainly disappointing.”Jared
  19. Shark Score 75
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Enjoyable
    “If you like blue raspberry I think you’ll like this drink, but don’t expect to be blown away.”Jared
  20. Shark Score 75
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Enjoyable
    “Crazy kick. Overly bitter in taste, but fizzles in your mouth and is sure to rev you up.”Cam
  21. Shark Score 75
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “Good tasting, somewhat refreshing, and gives a moderate kick, but does not stand out in any category. Average across the board.”Cam
    • 80 mg caffeine
    • 8 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “Light and flavorful option if you need a midday boost. Does not feel like a real energy drink despite comparable levels of caffeine.”Cam
  22. Quake (7-Eleven)

    29. Quake Berry Blast

    Shark Score 70
    • 250 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 15.6 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “Delicious mixed berry flavor. Could be improved with a bit of extra sweetener, but is still my favorite Quake flavor.”Cam
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Decent
    “Like a strawberry Danimals smoothie with a slight hint of watermelon.”Cam
  23. Shark Score 68
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Decent
    “More pomegranate than blueberry. 300mg of caffeine, smooth mouth feel, and overall above average energy drink. Not my first option, but I can see how some may really enjoy this beverage.”Cam
    • 90 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 5.6 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Decent
    “This is a mediocre tasting beverage in elite packaging”Matt
  24. Shark Score 67
    • 114 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 9.5 mg/oz
    • Decent
    “Red Bull The Coconut Edition is a bit of a mixed bag”Matt
  25. Shark Score 66
    • 114 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 9.5 mg/oz
    • Decent
    “i think the Red Bull bitterness and medicinal aftertaste will turn off a lot of people.”Jared
  26. Shark Score 65
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Decent
    “Overbearingly sweet. Could be remarkable if the sweetness did not decrease the appeal of repeated consumption. Tastes like a kiwi, pear, and strawberry jolly rancher. Great chaser.”Cam
  27. Shark Score 62
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Decent
    “The initial strawberry flavor is good, but the aftertaste feels like when you buy cheap, sugar-free gummies from the gas station.”Jared
  28. Shark Score 59
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Okay
    “I see this as more of a niche product, catering to those who want a healthy, stimulating drink that has the flavor profile of a tea with fruit in it”Matt
  29. Shark Score 54
    • 120 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Okay
    “If you can get past the taste this is an excellent option for the health conscious”Matt
  30. Shark Score 47
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Mediocre
    “Inferior to other mixed berry energy drinks. Bitter and not as smooth as most other Celsius options. Not flavorful enough for my liking.”Cam
  31. Shark Score 45
    • 120 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Mediocre
    “Awesome can. Not an awesome beverage. A pseudo-energy drink that tastes more like a bitter green tea than anything acai flavored.”Cam
  32. Shark Score 40
    • 344 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 21.5 mg/oz
    • Mediocre
    “Insane kick, but bitter, artificial, and rather unenjoyable flavor.”Cam
    • 110 mg caffeine
    • 11.5 oz can
    • 9.6 mg/oz
    • Trash
    “A poorly crafted energy drink that falls short of their pre-workout.”Cam

Questions

What is the best berry energy drink?

By Shark Score, the best berry energy drink we've rated is Adrenaline Shoc Acai Berry (93), followed by Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93) and Alani Nu Breezeberry (90).

What is the best sugar-free berry energy drink?

Alani Nu Breezeberry (90) is the top-rated zero-sugar berry drink on this list. 24 of the 42 are sugar-free.

Which berry energy drink has the most caffeine?

Wired X344 Berry Rush, with 344 mg per 16 fl oz can. See every drink by caffeine in our caffeine chart.

How did you pick these?

Every drink we've rated with berry in its flavor name and at least 40 mg of caffeine, ranked by Shark Score. Drinks that are no longer sold are left out. Scores blend the Sharks' reviews with reader ratings; see how we score.