The best cherry energy drinks
These are the 14 energy drinks we've rated with cherry in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 7 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 92 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 |  Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry SakuraRed Bull |
114 mg | 89 |
| 5 |  Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Cherry LimeadeAdrenaline Shoc |
200 mg | 88 |
| 6 |  CELSIUS Sparkling Green Apple CherryCelsius |
200 mg | 87 |
| 7 |  Bing CherryBing |
120 mg | 87 |
| 8 |  CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry LimeadeCelsius |
300 mg | 84 |
| 9 |  Reign Cherry LimeadeReign |
300 mg | 81 |
| 10 |  Alani Nu Cherry SlushAlani Nu |
200 mg | 77 |
Drinks are matched by the flavor named on the can, not by our tasting notes.
Only drinks you can buy now are listed. Retired cans keep their scores in the full rankings.
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Shark Score 92
- 200 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Elite
“Cherries jubilee ice cream flavor that makes for an instant classic.”Jared
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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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Shark Score 89
- Seasonal
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Excellent
“The cherry flavor is prominent, not too sweet, and then it has a cooling, iced aftertaste to it.”Jared
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Adrenaline ShocShark Score 88
5. 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
7. 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 84
- 300 mg caffeine
- 20 oz can
- 15 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“Strong limeade, subtle cherry.”Jared
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ReignShark Score 81
9. Reign Cherry Limeade
- Leaving shelves
- 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
10. Alani Nu Cherry Slush
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Overly bold cherry flavor that falls short of other Alani Nu energy drinks.”Cam
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Shark Score 68
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“If you’re a Bang truther and like artificial cherry and vanilla, this is probably the perfect storm for you.”Jared
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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
13. Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade
- 150 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Decent
“Cherry Lime Grenade is one of the better attempts at cherry-lime flavors”Matt
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Rip ItShark Score 40
14. 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
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. 7 of the 14 are sugar-free.
Which cherry energy drink has the most caffeine?
CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade, with 300 mg per 20 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.