The best orange energy drinks
These are the 17 energy drinks we've rated with orange in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 7 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 80 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 |  CELSIUS Blood Orange LemonadeCelsius |
100 mg | 78 |
| 5 |  Mtn Dew Kickstart Pineapple Orange MangoMtn Dew |
90 mg | 75 |
| 6 |  Triton Blood Orange YuzuTriton |
200 mg | 75 |
| 7 |  PRIME Energy Drink Orange MangoPRIME |
200 mg | 73 |
| 8 |  Red Bull Orange Edition TangerineRed Bull |
80 mg | 68 |
| 9 |  Gatorade Fast Twitch OrangeGatorade |
200 mg | 67 |
| 10 |  Rowdy Energy Orange CitrusRowdy |
160 mg | 67 |
Drinks are matched by the flavor named on the can, not by our tasting notes.
The full list
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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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CelsiusShark Score 78
4. CELSIUS Blood Orange Lemonade
- 100 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 8.3 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“I don’t expect everyone to enjoy Blood Orange Lemonade, but I certainly did.”Matt
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Shark Score 75
- 90 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 5.6 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Great taste and the caffeine content of a small cup of coffee combine for the perfect road trip beverage.”Jared
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TritonShark Score 75
6. Triton Blood Orange Yuzu
- 200 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Very orange. Excessively sweet. Bold can. Delicious on occasion if you like sweet orange beverages.”Cam
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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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Red BullShark Score 68
8. Red Bull Orange Edition Tangerine
- 80 mg caffeine
- 8.4 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Decent
“Simple Red Bull formula with tangerine flavor. On the less sweet side.”Jared
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GatoradeShark Score 67
9. Gatorade Fast Twitch Orange
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“An orange version of a Kool Aid Burst.”Cam
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Shark Score 67
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Decent
“I find myself wishing for another quality or two that would entice me to grab this product off the shelf regularly”Matt
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Shark Score 64
- 160 mg caffeine
- 15 oz can
- 10.7 mg/oz
- Decent
“Unique guava flavor, but too much sweetener. The kick, mouthfeel, and appearance are lacking, but it can still be somewhat enjoyable in a relaxing setting.”Cam
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Quake (7-Eleven)Shark Score 62
12. Quake Orange Fusion
- 250 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 15.6 mg/oz
- Decent
“Orange soda flavor with a smooth vanilla aftertaste. I like it as a change of pace that also packs a caffeine punch.”Jared
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RockstarShark Score 54
13. Rockstar Recovery Orange
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Okay
“It is refreshing – so if you’re looking for a sweeter, tang-ier, non-carbonated Monster Ultra Sunrise you’ll dig this drink.”Jared
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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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Shark Score 38
- 100 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 8.3 mg/oz
- Trash
“Non-carbonated, smooth beverage that is all around subpar. Orange mango should be far superior as a flavor, and the kick is nonexistent. I do not recommend this to energy drink enthusiasts.”Cam
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Clean CauseShark Score 30
16. 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. 7 of the 17 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.