Every Monster Energy flavor, ranked
We've rated 35 Monster Energy drinks. The best is Monster Ultra Gold (91, Elite); the worst is Monster Mule (24). Caffeine runs 137–200 mg per can.
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- Average score
- 75
- Drinks rated
- 35
- Scored 80+
- 12
- Caffeine
- 137–200 mg
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MonsterShark Score 91
1. Monster Ultra Gold
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Elite
“I haven’t crunched the numbers yet but after a couple sips I knew this drink would sit closer to the top of the rankings within it’s product line”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 90
2. Monster Zero Ultra
- 140 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 8.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Elite
“It’s crisp, sweet, and refreshing with a nice aftertaste – definitely the drink I reach for if I want a consistent, delicious kick.”Jared
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Shark Score 88
- 200 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Definitely the best canned cold brew that I’ve ever had. It’s weird to describe a drinking experience as “fun”, but the aerated creaminess of the drink is honestly a fun experience in itself.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 88
4. Monster Rehab Tea Raspberry
- 160 mg caffeine
- 15.5 oz can
- 10.3 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Monster has a winner here and bottled tea brands better watch out.”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 87
5. Monster Hydro Blue Streak
- 200 mg caffeine
- 25.4 oz can
- 7.9 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Extreme berry flavor. Lackluster mouth feel, but quite enjoyable overall.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 87
6. Monster Ultra Rosa
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“Top tier change of pace, bottom tier re-drinkability. 10/10 if you love Monster Zero Ultra and Country Time Pink Lemonade powder.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 84
7. Monster Maxx Rad Red
- 180 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 15 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Rad Red brings a simple black cherry flavor that goes down smooth and easy.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 84
8. Monster Ultra Peachy Keen
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Excellent
“Calm, refreshing, and tastes just like a peach!”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 83
9. Juice Monster Pacific Punch
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Excellent
“It tastes like carbonated Hawaiian Punch, in a really good way.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 82
10. Juice Monster Papillon
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Extremely refreshing with a great mouth feel. I highly recommend any Monster Juice, and this may just be one of the better ones.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 80
11. Java Monster Farmer's Oats
- 200 mg caffeine
- 15 oz can
- 13.3 mg/oz
- Excellent
“I found myself having lingering thoughts about the drink, hours and even days after I finished it”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 80
12. Monster Dragon Tea White Tea
- 155 mg caffeine
- 15.5 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Excellent
“White Tea is an unusual product in a striking package”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 79
13. Monster Hydro Red Dawg
- 200 mg caffeine
- 25.4 oz can
- 7.9 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Overwhelmingly flavorful and artificial tasting, but is still quite enjoyable on occasion.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 79
14. Monster Ultra Fiesta
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“While strong in many areas, this may be the Joe Flacco of energy drinks”Matt
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Shark Score 78
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“If you like lemonade and want a kick, look no further. This is your drink.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 78
16. Juice Monster Khaos
- 154 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.6 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Refreshing taste, average mouthfeel, and low kick. A solid beverage with a crazy blend of flavors.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 78
17. Juice Monster Pipeline Punch
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“It’s sweet, bordering on too much for me, but definitely toeing that fine line. A good change of pace option.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 77
18. Monster Ultra Red
- 140 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 8.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“If you like the Zero Ultra line, you’ll like this. Simple as that.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 77
19. Juice Monster Mango Loco
- 152 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Delicious low carbonated mango beverage, but does not provide much of a kick.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 77
20. Monster Maxx Super Dry
- 200 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 16.7 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“A dry texture and strong citrus flavor separate Monster Maxx from other Monsters. It is a bold drink that is enjoyable once, but tires upon repeated use.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 75
21. Monster Dragon Tea Green Tea
- 155 mg caffeine
- 15.5 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Smooth and not too sweet, with the classic Monster energy blend.”Jared
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MonsterShark Score 72
22. Monster Ultra Paradise
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Monster Ultra Paradise may not be true paradise, but it is not too far off as far as energy drinks go”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 71
23. Monster Lo-Carb Original
- 140 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 8.8 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Essentially a low sugar version of the original Monster. If you enjoy Monster Original beverage, you will like this one.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 71
24. Monster Ultra Blue
- 140 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 8.8 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Underwhelming for a Monster Ultra. Low kick and average taste. It is fine overall, but there are far superior blue energy drinks.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 70
25. Monster Energy Drink
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Monster Energy may not be a world beater in its original form but it stands the test of time and that’s worthy of respect”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 70
26. Monster Hydro Purple Passion
- 190 mg caffeine
- 25.4 oz can
- 7.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Smooth with a light grape flavor. Non carbonated and soft on the tongue. While it is refreshing and goes down easily, it is inferior to most other Monster energy drinks.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 70
27. Monster Lewis Hamilton
- 150 mg caffeine
- 17 oz can
- 8.8 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Original Monster with less sugar in a fancy new can.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 68
28. Monster Ultra Sunrise
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“Ultra Sunrise is one of the weaker members of Monster’s Ultra product line. It’s worth mentioning that a weaker product in an extremely good line of drinks is still very good”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 68
29. Monster Ultra Black
- 137 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 8.6 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“Despite being a winner on paper, Ultra Black falls short in taste and kick”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 66
30. Monster Rehab Tea Peach
- 160 mg caffeine
- 15.5 oz can
- 10.3 mg/oz
- Decent
“Tastes like tea with slightly more caffeine. If you do not like Arizona Iced Tea, you will not enjoy this beverage.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 65
31. Monster Ultra Watermelon
- 150 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 9.4 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Decent
“An average energy drink that is inferior to all the other Ultras. The sour watermelon flavor is enjoyable to some, but I would not go out of my way to acquire this beverage.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 61
32. Java Monster Mean Bean
- 188 mg caffeine
- 15 oz can
- 12.5 mg/oz
- Decent
“Pair that with an original design and you have a unique drink trying to replace a workday staple”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 57
33. Monster Rehab Tea Lemonade
- 160 mg caffeine
- 15.5 oz can
- 10.3 mg/oz
- Okay
“It’s not a world-beater but is ideal for the summer when a nice lemonade would hit the spot”Matt
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MonsterShark Score 54
34. Monster Maxx Eclipse
- 180 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 15 mg/oz
- Okay
“A tart, sugary version of Monster Ultra Violet with a bit more caffeine. I find the taste inferior to most other grape beverages.”Cam
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MonsterShark Score 24
35. Monster Mule
- 160 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Trash
“Tastes like a sugary ginger explosion in your mouth. Cloying in nature without many redeemable qualities. The can is super cool, but I would look elsewhere for a better beverage.”Cam
Monster Energy questions
What is the best Monster Energy flavor?
By Shark Score, the best Monster Energy drink is Monster Ultra Gold (91, Elite), out of 35 we've rated. Runner-up: Monster Zero Ultra (90).
What is the worst Monster Energy flavor?
Monster Mule sits at the bottom of our Monster Energy rankings with a Shark Score of 24 (Trash).
How much caffeine is in Monster Energy?
Monster Energy drinks range from 137 to 200 mg of caffeine per can. The strongest we've rated is Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black at 200 mg in 16 fl oz.
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