The best orange energy drinks
These are the 8 energy drinks we've rated with orange in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 5 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 142 to 300 mg per can.
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| # | Drink | Caffeine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Orange MangoAdrenaline Shoc |
200 mg | 90 |
| 2 |  CELSIUS Sparkling OrangeCelsius |
200 mg | 84 |
| 3 |  UPTIME Blood Orange Cane SugarUptime |
142 mg | 81 |
| 4 |  PRIME Energy Drink Orange MangoPRIME |
200 mg | 73 |
| 5 |  Rockstar Recovery OrangeRockstar |
160 mg | 54 |
| 6 |  Reign Orange DreamsicleReign |
300 mg | 39 |
| 7 |  Clean Cause Orange Ginger Zero CalorieClean Cause |
160 mg | 30 |
| 8 |  UPTIME Blood Orange Sugar FreeUptime |
142 mg | 21 |
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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Adrenaline ShocShark Score 90
1. Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Orange Mango
- 200 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Elite
“Versatile beverage with smooth, fruity flavor that you can bring and enjoy anywhere.”Jared
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CelsiusShark Score 84
2. CELSIUS Sparkling Orange
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“This drink has reinvigorated my desire to try more CELSIUS flavors”Matt
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Shark Score 81
- 142 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 11.8 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Blood Orange fell short of my expectations, which were sky high thanks to the success of its sibling UPTIME flavors. Despite failing to meet expectations, Blood Orange is an excellent product”Matt
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Shark Score 73
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“I think if you really love artificial orange flavor – something like Tang – then this may be up your alley.”Jared
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RockstarShark Score 54
5. Rockstar Recovery Orange
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Okay
“If you ever drank a Sunny-D and thought “this should have 160mg of caffeine in it” then this drink is for you.”Matt
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Shark Score 39
- 300 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 18.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Trash
“Reign Orange Dreamsicle tastes like an orange creamsicle. It has a lot of caffeine, hence only recommended for those over 18. Sorry for the rhyme, but this drink is not worth your time.”Cam
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Clean CauseShark Score 30
7. Clean Cause Orange Ginger Zero Calorie
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Trash
“this drink is a dilemma in itself”Matt
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Shark Score 21
- 142 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 11.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Trash
“A weak energy drink that lacks a strong flavor, kick, and appearance. While it may be moderately refreshing when ice cold, it simply does not check any of the boxes required to make a great energy drink.”Cam
Questions
What is the best orange energy drink?
By Shark Score, the best orange energy drink we've rated is Adrenaline Shoc Accelerator Orange Mango (90), followed by CELSIUS Sparkling Orange (84) and UPTIME Blood Orange Cane Sugar (81).
What is the best sugar-free orange energy drink?
CELSIUS Sparkling Orange (84) is the top-rated zero-sugar orange drink on this list. 5 of the 8 are sugar-free.
Which orange energy drink has the most caffeine?
Reign Orange Dreamsicle, 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 orange 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.