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
  1. Shark Score 91
    • 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
  2. Shark Score 90
    • 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
  3. 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
  4. Shark Score 88
    • 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
  5. Shark Score 87
    • 200 mg caffeine
    • 25.4 oz can
    • 7.9 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “Extreme berry flavor. Lackluster mouth feel, but quite enjoyable overall.”Cam
  6. Shark Score 87
    • 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
  7. Shark Score 84
    • 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
  8. Shark Score 84
    • 150 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 9.4 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Excellent
    “Calm, refreshing, and tastes just like a peach!”Cam
  9. Shark Score 83
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “It tastes like carbonated Hawaiian Punch, in a really good way.”Jared
  10. Shark Score 82
    • 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
  11. Shark Score 80
    • 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
  12. Shark Score 80
    • 155 mg caffeine
    • 15.5 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “White Tea is an unusual product in a striking package”Matt
  13. Shark Score 79
    • 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
  14. Shark Score 79
    • 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
    • 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
  15. Shark Score 78
    • 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
  16. Shark Score 78
    • 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
  17. Shark Score 77
    • 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
  18. Shark Score 77
    • 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
  19. Shark Score 77
    • 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
  20. Shark Score 75
    • 155 mg caffeine
    • 15.5 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “Smooth and not too sweet, with the classic Monster energy blend.”Jared
  21. Shark Score 72
    • 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
  22. Shark Score 71
    • 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
  23. Shark Score 71
    • 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
  24. Shark Score 70
    • 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
  25. Shark Score 70
    • 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
  26. Shark Score 70
    • 150 mg caffeine
    • 17 oz can
    • 8.8 mg/oz
    • Enjoyable
    “Original Monster with less sugar in a fancy new can.”Cam
  27. Shark Score 68
    • 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
  28. Shark Score 68
    • 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
  29. Shark Score 66
    • 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
  30. Shark Score 65
    • 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
  31. Shark Score 61
    • 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
  32. Shark Score 57
    • 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
  33. Shark Score 54
    • 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
  34. Shark Score 24
    • 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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