Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust

Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust

SHARK SCORE · EXCELLENT · SHARK SCORE · EXCELLENT · 85

Excellent · Buy it again without thinking.

Ranked #46 of 267 drinks · #6 of 9 Alani Nu

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200 mgCaffeine
12 ozCan size
16.7mg per oz · Extreme

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Each category is scored 0–10; Overall is its own call, not an average.

Look8.2/10
Taste8.6/10
Kick7/10
Overall8.5/10
CamReviewed Oct 17, 2021
8.5/10
“Sweet grape skittle flavor that is great once, but has a low “redrinkability” rate.”
Look8.2
Taste8.6
Kick7
Overall8.5

Cam’s full review

Introduction

Alani Nu always has bold and enjoyable flavors, and Cosmic Stardust is no exception. Tasting eerily similar to Bang Seltzer Purple Kiddles, this grape flavor tastes more like candy then grape soda. The purple skittle flavor is solid and overall quite enjoyable. While it is a fun novelty flavor, it does not quite qualify as top tier.

Upside

Grape is a wonderful flavor. It is strong and delicious with 200mg of caffeine per can (16.67mg/floz), which is seemingly the perfect amount. It has enough caffeine to get you feeling good, but it should also not make you jittery. A great flavor with the right amount of caffeine is what everybody should look for in an energy drink.

Downside

Cosmic Stardust is excessively sweet, which may become tiresome over time to some people. It does not have the “redrinkability” factor that many superior energy drinks possess. This is a solid energy drink, but I would not recommend buying this flavor in bulk if you do not enjoy excessively sweet flavors.

Upshot

While tasty, Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust is too much of a novelty flavor to be considered elite. Grape is a fantastic flavor, but the candy taste is not something I always want while casually sipping on an energy drink. I really enjoyed drinking it and do recommend it to people who prefer sweeter energy drinks, but it does not quite crack the top tier.

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Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust: quick answers

How much caffeine is in Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust?

Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust has 200 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can (16.7 mg per fluid ounce). That's about as much as 2 cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each, about 95 mg per cup), 50% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #70 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust sugar-free?

Yes. Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust is a zero-sugar drink. Formulas change, so check the can's nutrition panel if sugar matters to you.

Is Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust good?

The Sharks give Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust a Shark Score of 85 (Excellent: “Buy it again without thinking.”), ranking it #46 of 267. The short version: “Sweet grape skittle flavor that is great once, but has a low “redrinkability” rate.”

What is the best Alani Nu flavor?

Of the 9 Alani Nu drinks we've rated, the best is Alani Nu Mimosa (93). Alani Nu Cosmic Stardust ranks #6. The lowest-rated is Alani Nu Strawberry Sunrise (62). See every Alani Nu flavor ranked.

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