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Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade

Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade

SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · 78

Enjoyable · A solid grab.

Ranked #107 of 268 drinks

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100 mgCaffeine
12 ozCan size
8.3mg per oz · Moderate
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The Sharks’ verdict

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

Look7.8/10
Taste7.9/10
Kick5/10
Overall7.8/10
MattReviewed Oct 25, 2026
7.8/10
“Doesn’t blow you away but stands out from a taste standpoint in a crowded market.”
Look7.8
Taste7.9
Kick5
Overall7.8

Matt’s full review

Appearance

Long and confusing name, but straightforward design otherwise that looks good

Taste

Unique flavor that blends sweetness and subtle tartness well

Kick

Has 100mg of caffeine, roughly equivalent to 1 cup of coffee

Overall

Solid in most facets aside from the name, the biggest strength is its unique flavor. Doesn’t blow you away but stands out from a taste standpoint in a crowded market.

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Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade: quick answers

How much caffeine is in Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade?

Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade has 100 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can (8.3 mg per fluid ounce). That's about the same as one 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee (about 95 mg), 25% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #233 for caffeine among the 268 drinks we've rated.

Is Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade sugar-free?

Yes. Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade is a zero-sugar drink. Formulas change, so check the can's nutrition panel if sugar matters to you.

Is Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade good?

The Sharks give Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade a Shark Score of 78 (Enjoyable: “A solid grab.”), ranking it #107 of 268. The short version: “Doesn’t blow you away but stands out from a taste standpoint in a crowded market.”

Is Optimum Nutrition Essential Amino Energy Blueberry Lemonade a good berry energy drink?

It ranks #10 of the 23 berry energy drinks we've rated. See the best berry energy drinks.

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