The best cherry energy drinks
These are the 20 energy drinks we've rated with cherry in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 9 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 90 to 300 mg per can.
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| # | Drink | Caffeine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  C4 Black CherryC4 |
200 mg | 92 |
| 2 |  Bloom Cherry LimeBloom |
180 mg | 91 |
| 3 |  Alani Nu Cherry TwistAlani Nu |
200 mg | 89 |
| 4 |  Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Cherry LimeadeAdrenaline Shoc |
200 mg | 88 |
| 5 |  CELSIUS Sparkling Green Apple CherryCelsius |
200 mg | 87 |
| 6 |  Bing CherryBing |
120 mg | 87 |
| 7 |  BANG Cherry Blade LemonadeBANG |
300 mg | 86 |
| 8 |  CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry LimeadeCelsius |
300 mg | 84 |
| 9 |  Quake Black CherryQuake (7-Eleven) |
250 mg | 81 |
| 10 |  Reign Cherry LimeadeReign |
300 mg | 81 |
Drinks are matched by the flavor named on the can, not by our tasting notes.
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Shark Score 92
- 200 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Elite
“Smooth, strong black cherry flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness for everybody.”Cam
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BloomShark Score 91
2. Bloom Cherry Lime
- 180 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 15 mg/oz
- Elite
“It has the consistency of a seltzer that’s jacked to the max on flavor, while still feeling relatively healthy (if that’s possible).”Jared
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Alani NuShark Score 89
3. Alani Nu Cherry Twist
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“I’d prefer a bit more sour with the lime and less sweetness from the cherry – basically a slightly different limeade combo.”Jared
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Adrenaline ShocShark Score 88
4. Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Cherry Limeade
- 200 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Smooth, and not as bitter or carbonated as the main Adrenaline Shoc line. Both the cherry and limeade flavors come through in a great way.”Jared
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Shark Score 87
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“Everyone should try this if you like at least one of Green Apple or Cherry since they’re blended together very well.”Jared
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BingShark Score 87
6. Bing Cherry
- 120 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Excellent
“I had low expectations and Bing Cherry blew them out of the water”Matt
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Shark Score 86
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“If you want an awesome Bang kick with a surprisingly chill cherry lemonade flavor, this is the drink for you.”Jared
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Shark Score 84
- 300 mg caffeine
- 20 oz can
- 15 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“Strong limeade, subtle cherry.”Jared
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Quake (7-Eleven)Shark Score 81
9. Quake Black Cherry
- 250 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 15.6 mg/oz
- Excellent
“It may not fit the traditional energy drink mold, but a lot of those atypical elements are the best qualities of Quake Black Cherry”Matt
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ReignShark Score 81
10. Reign Cherry Limeade
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“Smooth, well-balanced 300mg energy drink. Cherry is candy-sweet with muted limeade flavor.”Jared
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Alani NuShark Score 77
11. Alani Nu Cherry Slush
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Cherry Slush tastes exactly like a cherry Icee. It has that overwhelming, syrupy sweetness that lingers in your mouth after you drink it.”Jared
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Shark Score 72
- 90 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 5.6 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Cherry flavored Mtn Dew is exactly what you would expect. Strong cherry flavor, typical Mtn Dew aftertaste, and fairly weak kick. Not the best, but still loved by all Mtn Dew fanatics.”Cam
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CelsiusShark Score 70
13. CELSIUS HEAT Cherry Lime
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Refreshing if consumed quickly after opening. Cherry lime is a soft flavor that provides a great mouth feel. Low kick for 300mg beverage.”Cam
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Shark Score 68
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“moderate flavor in combination with Bang’s classic 300mg of caffeine still is a somewhat attractive package for the right consumer”Matt
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Shark Score 68
- 92 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 5.8 mg/oz
- Decent
“Great tasting drink with a low caffeine content, so appreciate it for what it is.”Jared
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Kill CliffShark Score 67
16. Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade
- 150 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Decent
“Tastes more like a margarita than an energy drink. Smooth mouthfeel with a low kick. Overall a pretty average beverage.”Cam
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Shark Score 61
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Decent
“Decent taste for zero added sugar or sweeteners. But too much going on in the flavor profile with cherry, watermelon, and green tea.”Jared
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Shark Score 43
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Mediocre
“Cherry Limeade is one of those flavors that is hard to do right, but can be extremely delicious if executed properly. So how did Rowdy do? Not well.”Matt
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Rip ItShark Score 40
19. Rip It Cherry Lime
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Mediocre
“Super artificial. Rip It is a subpar brand, but cherry lime is one of its better flavors. With an average amount of caffeine and no other redeeming qualities, I do not recommend this highly to anyone.”Cam
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Shark Score 14
- 95 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 7.9 mg/oz
- Treasonous
“The worst energy drink I’ve ever had”Matt
Questions
What is the best cherry energy drink?
By Shark Score, the best cherry energy drink we've rated is C4 Black Cherry (92), followed by Bloom Cherry Lime (91) and Alani Nu Cherry Twist (89).
What is the best sugar-free cherry energy drink?
C4 Black Cherry (92) is the top-rated zero-sugar cherry drink on this list. 9 of the 20 are sugar-free.
Which cherry energy drink has the most caffeine?
BANG Cherry Blade Lemonade, with 300 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 cherry 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.