New energy drinks the Sharks just tried
These are the 7 cans the Sharks reviewed most recently, from Oct 25, 2026 back to Oct 10, 2026. Each one shows when a Shark first reviewed it, its Shark Score and caffeine. The list updates itself as new reviews go up.
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| # | Drink | Reviewed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry LemonadeOptimum Nutrition |
78 | |
| 2 |  Red Bull Amber Edition Strawberry ApricotRed Bull |
76 | |
| 3 |  Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry SakuraRed Bull |
89 | |
| 4 |  Alani Nu Strawberry SunriseAlani Nu |
62 | |
| 5 |  Alani Nu Witch's BrewAlani Nu |
86 | |
| 6 |  Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley TempleCelsius |
92 | |
| 7 |  Alani Nu Cherry TwistAlani Nu |
89 |
Dates are when a Shark first reviewed the can, not when it came out.
Only drinks you can buy now are listed. Retired cans keep their scores in the full rankings.
The full list
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Optimum NutritionShark Score 78
1. Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade
- Reviewed
- 100 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 8.3 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Doesn’t blow you away but stands out from a taste standpoint in a crowded market.”Matt
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Shark Score 76
- Reviewed
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Apricot comes through first with a strawberry aftertaste.”Jared
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Shark Score 89
- Seasonal
- Reviewed
- 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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Alani NuShark Score 62
4. Alani Nu Strawberry Sunrise
- Reviewed
- 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
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Alani NuShark Score 86
5. Alani Nu Witch's Brew
- Reviewed
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“The perfect tribute to spooky season, both delicious and fun”Matt
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Shark Score 92
- Seasonal
- Reviewed
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Elite
“I think this will appeal to a wide audience, whether you’re into Celsius, shirley temples, lemon-lime, or cherry.”Jared
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Alani NuShark Score 89
7. Alani Nu Cherry Twist
- Reviewed
- 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
Questions
What's the newest energy drink the Sharks have reviewed?
Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade, first reviewed Oct 25, 2026 (Shark Score 78). Before that came Red Bull Amber Edition Strawberry Apricot (Oct 22, 2026) and Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura (Oct 20, 2026).
Which of the newest energy drinks scored best?
Of the 7 on this list, Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple has the highest Shark Score: 92. See how it stacks up against every can in the full rankings.
Are these new releases?
Not always. The list is ordered by when a Shark first reviewed each can, not by when it came out, so a can that's been on shelves for a while can show up here too. Drinks no longer sold are left out.
How often does this list change?
It updates itself: when a Shark reviews a can we haven't tried, it goes to the top of this list the day the review is published. Want a can reviewed? Tell us.