The best lime energy drinks
These are the 16 energy drinks we've rated with lime in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 9 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 120 to 300 mg per can.
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| # | Drink | Caffeine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bloom Cherry LimeBloom |
180 mg | 91 |
| 2 |  C4 Twisted LimeadeC4 |
200 mg | 91 |
| 3 |  PRIME Energy Drink Lemon LimePRIME |
200 mg | 90 |
| 4 |  Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Cherry LimeadeAdrenaline Shoc |
200 mg | 88 |
| 5 |  CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry LimeadeCelsius |
300 mg | 84 |
| 6 |  Reign Cherry LimeadeReign |
300 mg | 81 |
| 7 |  Celsius Sparkling Lemon LimeCelsius |
200 mg | 79 |
| 8 |  Raze Baja LimeRaze |
300 mg | 74 |
| 9 |  CELSIUS HEAT Cherry LimeCelsius |
300 mg | 70 |
| 10 |  Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime GrenadeKill Cliff |
150 mg | 67 |
Drinks are matched by the flavor named on the can, not by our tasting notes.
The full list
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BloomShark Score 91
1. 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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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
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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
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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 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
6. 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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CelsiusShark Score 79
7. Celsius Sparkling Lemon Lime
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Classic lemon lime flavor with more of a Mellow Yellow taste rather than Sprite.”Jared
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RazeShark Score 74
8. Raze Baja Lime
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Good but not great drink. Tastes like a mix of Mtn Dew Baja Blast and a lime margarita.”Jared
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CelsiusShark Score 70
9. 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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Kill CliffShark Score 67
10. 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 64
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“Key Lime Pie is a moderately tasty choice in a sea of bold flavors from Ban”Matt
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ZeviaShark Score 54
12. Zevia Raspberry Lime
- 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
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Shark Score 52
- 120 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 7.5 mg/oz
- Okay
“I’m gonna be honest. Don’t try this unless you like some weird shit.”Jared
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Rip ItShark Score 44
14. Rip It Tribute Wild Lime
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Mediocre
“No redeeming qualities. Very artificial tasting, just like every other Rip It. You are not missing out by avoiding Rip It entirely.”Cam
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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
16. 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 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. 9 of the 16 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.