Every Rockstar flavor, ranked

We've rated 11 Rockstar drinks. The best is Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango (91, Elite); the worst is Rockstar XDurance Cotton Candy (11). Caffeine runs 160–300 mg per can.

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Average score
58
Drinks rated
11
Scored 80+
4
Caffeine
160–300 mg
  1. Shark Score 91
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Elite
    “It manages to be unique, both in design and taste”Matt
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “Strong and sour green apple energy drink. Superior to most sour beverages. Highly rated kick and taste make it my highest rated Rockstar.”Cam
  2. Shark Score 84
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “Wonderfully refreshing; horrendous kick. Practically unparalleled when in need of a thirst-quenching energy drink, but not top tier for any other reason.”Cam
  3. Shark Score 80
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Excellent
    “A solid and powerful blueberry/rasberry energy drink with a slight sour aftertaste. It is smooth, delicious, and overall highly recommended for a Rockstar.”Cam
  4. 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
  5. Shark Score 56
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Okay
    “The taste is the biggest thing holding Rockstar Thermo – Tropical Fire back; otherwise, it is the full package”Matt
  6. Shark Score 54
    • 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
  7. Shark Score 50
    • 240 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 15 mg/oz
    • Zero sugar
    • Okay
    “An average fruit punch drink with a lot of artificial sweetener. The epitome of mediocrity and the definition of Rockstar beverages.”Cam
  8. Shark Score 40
    • 160 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 10 mg/oz
    • Mediocre
    “A very average energy drink used for a quick pick-me-up. Cheap and ubiquitous, but nothing to write home about.”Cam
  9. Shark Score 18
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Treasonous
    “The worst smelling energy drink out there. The terrible cotton candy taste lingers on your breath for hours. I do not recommend this drink to anyone.”Cam
  10. Shark Score 11
    • 300 mg caffeine
    • 16 oz can
    • 18.8 mg/oz
    • Treasonous
    “Rockstar Cotton Candy tastes like cotton candy shoved in a caffeine filled vat of carbonated water. It is truly disgusting and not worth your time.”Cam

Rockstar questions

What is the best Rockstar flavor?

By Shark Score, the best Rockstar drink is Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango (91, Elite), out of 11 we've rated. Runner-up: Rockstar XDurance Super Sour Green Apple (89).

What is the worst Rockstar flavor?

Rockstar XDurance Cotton Candy sits at the bottom of our Rockstar rankings with a Shark Score of 11 (Treasonous).

How much caffeine is in Rockstar?

Rockstar drinks range from 160 to 300 mg of caffeine per can. The strongest we've rated is Rockstar XDurance Super Sour Green Apple at 300 mg in 16 fl oz.

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