The best lime energy drinks

These are the 10 energy drinks we've rated with lime in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 6 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 120 to 300 mg per can.

By the Sharks · Updated October 2026 · How we score

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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.

The full list

  1. Shark Score 91
    • 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
  2. Shark Score 91
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 12.5 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Elite
    “Like a Diet Dew with a generous splash of lime.”Jared
  3. Shark Score 90
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Elite
    “If you like lemon-lime, or energy drinks in general, you should check out PRIME Lemon Lime.”Jared
  4. Shark Score 88
    • 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
  5. Shark Score 81
    • 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
  6. Shark Score 74
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Enjoyable
    “Baja Blast, but even more refreshing with a dope kick.”Cam
  7. Shark Score 67
    • 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
  8. 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
  9. Shark Score 40
    • 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 lime energy drink?

By Shark Score, the best lime energy drink we've rated is Bloom Cherry Lime (91), followed by C4 Twisted Limeade (91) and PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90).

What is the best sugar-free lime energy drink?

C4 Twisted Limeade (91) is the top-rated zero-sugar lime drink on this list. 6 of the 10 are sugar-free.

Which lime 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 lime 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.