How much caffeine is in Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade?

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade has 150 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can (12.5 mg per fluid ounce). That's about as much as 1.5 cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each, about 95 mg per cup), 38% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #189 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade good?

The Sharks give Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade a Shark Score of 67 (Decent: “Fine in a pinch.”), ranking it #186 of 267. The short version: “Tastes more like a margarita than an energy drink. Smooth mouthfeel with a low kick. Overall a pretty average beverage.”

What is the best Kill Cliff flavor?

By our scores, yes: Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade is the top-rated of the 2 Kill Cliff drinks we've tried.

Is Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade a good cherry energy drink?

It ranks #13 of the 14 cherry energy drinks we've rated. See the best cherry energy drinks.

Is Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade a good lime energy drink?

It ranks #8 of the 10 lime energy drinks we've rated. See the best lime energy drinks.

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade Review: 150 mg Caffeine, Scored 67/100

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade

Decent · Fine in a pinch.

Ranked #186 of 267 drinks · #1 of 2 Kill Cliff

150 mgCaffeine

12 ozCan size

12.5mg per oz · Strong

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Introduction

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade is one of the few beverages where I would not be surprised if you loved or hated it. Upon initial sip, I knew it would probably be between a 3/10 and 9/10 overall. It honestly tastes like a margarita to me, so the energy drink appeal is not quite there. That being said, it is still rather tasty and can be somewhat enjoyable on occasion. With only 150mg of caffeine per can (12.5mg/floz) and a smooth mouth feel, the kick is lackluster. I can see how some may love this beverage, but I would consider it overall fairly average.

Upside

If you enjoy margaritas, you will probably like Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Grenade. I can honestly see this mixing well with a shot of tequila, although I have not tried it yet myself. The concentration of caffeine is relatively high, so this has enough caffeine to get the job done if you prefer 12oz cans. The mouth feel is also smooth and it goes down very easily despite a decent amount of carbonation.

Downside

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade will not rev you up by any means. Perhaps it would feel hype in a party setting because of the taste, but it is too smooth without enough fizz or caffeine to really deliver a solid kick. I initially ranked appearance down at 3/10, but the fact that it says “Navy Seal Foundation Official Partner” on the front brought it back up to average for me. While overall Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Limeade is not bad, I do not recommend it over most other energy drinks.

Upshot

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade is smooth with a classic margarita taste. While this may sound appealing, it is not optimal for an energy drink in my opinion. The caffeine content is mediocre, but the mouthfeel lowers the kick substantially. As cool as the Kill Cliff website may look, their Cherry Limeade flavor leaves something to be desired.

Appearance

I choose to believe that form follows function for this product. The bold flavor is reflected in Kill Cliff’s can design. The excess of text and fonts is splattered all over the can. Kill Cliff somehow makes it work though, as most of it is legible and eye catching. My biggest complaint revolves around the smaller text in the nutrition facts label and on other parts of the can, it appears blurry and misprinted. Small gripe aside, Kill Cliff has a unique looking can here.

Taste

Cherry Lime Grenade is a bold flavor name, so I shouldn’t have been surprised by the bold lime flavor. Regardless, I was still caught off guard by the amount of lime in the flavor. The lime flavor doesn’t seem artificial, actually tastes quite like actual lime juice. Despite the boldness of the lime, the cherry mixes in well for a solid combination. The resulting flavor is tart, but not obnoxiously so. It’s a captivating flavor without feeling chintzy.

Kick

Kill Cliff Cherry Lime Grenade has 150mg of caffeine. That’s approximately equivalent to 1.5 cups of coffee.

Overall

Cherry Lime Grenade is one of the better attempts at cherry-lime flavors. It avoids tasting extremely artificial, which plagues some similar products. The lime flavor evokes lime juice an blends well with the cherry. It isn’t a top-tier drink, but settles well above average. The flavor is backed by a boldly designed can that stands out from other products.

Kill Cliff Ignite Cherry Lime Grenade

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