The best watermelon energy drinks

These are the 7 energy drinks we've rated with watermelon in the flavor name, best first by Shark Score. 6 are sugar-free, and caffeine runs from 114 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.

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    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Elite
    “The strawberry watermelon combination tastes like summer in a can.”Jared
  1. Shark Score 87
    • Hard to find
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Incredible kick and appearance with an enjoyable flavor. Directly inferior taste to Adrenaline Shoc Watermelon, but still a very solid all-around energy drink.”Cam
  2. Shark Score 83
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 12.5 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “I like the simple, juicy watermelon flavor that Watermelon Burst has to offer. It’s refreshing and highly re-drinkable.”Jared
  3. Shark Score 82
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 12.5 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “C4 formula and energy blend + a tasty fruit combination = a must try energy drink.”Jared
  4. Shark Score 82
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 16.7 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Tastes like Propel but with caffeine! Great for anyone who’s into seltzers or sparkling waters.”Jared
  5. Shark Score 70
    • 114 mg caffeine
    • 12 oz can
    • 9.5 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “It is a departure from the original Red Bull both in flavor and appearance, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing”Matt
  6. Shark Score 65
    • 150 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 9.4 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Decent
    “Accurate watermelon flavor with the classic “Ultra” sweetness.”Jared

Questions

What is the best watermelon energy drink?

By Shark Score, the best watermelon energy drink we've rated is PRIME Energy Drink Strawberry Watermelon (90), followed by Reign Inferno Watermelon Warlord (87) and C4 Watermelon Burst (83).

What is the best sugar-free watermelon energy drink?

PRIME Energy Drink Strawberry Watermelon (90) is the top-rated zero-sugar watermelon drink on this list. 6 of the 7 are sugar-free.

Which watermelon energy drink has the most caffeine?

Reign Inferno Watermelon Warlord, 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 watermelon 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.