Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai

Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai

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SHARK SCORE · TRASH · SHARK SCORE · TRASH · 24

Trash · Pour it out.

Ranked #259 of 267 drinks · #4 of 4 Sunshine

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12 ozCan size
5.8mg per oz · Mild

No longer sold. The button goes to a similar drink that's still on shelves: Clean Cause Orange Ginger Zero Calorie. See every discontinued drink.

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The Sharks’ verdict

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

Look6/10
Taste2.1/10
Kick3/10
Overall2.4/10
JaredReviewed Dec 16, 2020
2.4/10
“Caffeinated Le Croix that tastes vaguely fruity.”
Look6
Taste2.1
Kick3
Overall2.4

Jared’s full review

Introduction

Time to review my second Sunshine, which in theory are right up my alley, combining my two favorite things – energy drinks and seltzers! The last one I reviewed was Clementine Twist, and I was a fan, so the expectations are real. Pomegranate Acai seems like it would be a good mix.

Appearance

Can is cool. It’s not going to catch your eye on the energy drink shelf, but it might stand out on the water shelf. And if you look closer, it’s a neat intricate design. Above average so a 6 from me here.

Taste

I remember the Clementine Twist having a stronger flavor profile than this. The pomegranate and acai tastes are so diluted that I’m having trouble picking them up individually. It just tastes like a vaguely fruity, carbonated water. More like a caffeinated Le Croix.

Kick

Only 70mg of caffeine so don’t expect a massive kick. I like it as a coffee/tea substitute.

Conclusion

Overall, I can only recommend this drink if you’re looking for a really light taste and a low level of caffeine. If you’re interested in caffeinated water-based beverages, I’d lead you to the traditional Celsius line which is more flavorful and has an excellent level of caffeine.

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Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai: quick answers

How much caffeine is in Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai?

Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai has 70 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can (5.8 mg per fluid ounce). That's less than one 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee (about 95 mg), 18% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #252 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai good?

The Sharks give Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai a Shark Score of 24 (Trash: “Pour it out.”), ranking it #259 of 267. The short version: “Caffeinated Le Croix that tastes vaguely fruity.”

What is the best Sunshine Energy flavor?

Of the 4 Sunshine Energy drinks we've rated, the best is Sunshine Good Energy Blueberry Lemonade (78). Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai ranks #4. See every Sunshine Energy flavor ranked.

Is Sunshine Sparkling Pomegranate Acai discontinued?

Yes. Brand appears defunct: drinksunshine.com is a domain for sale (GoDaddy), no maker store. The closest match you can buy is Clean Cause Orange Ginger Zero Calorie (30). See every discontinued energy drink we've rated.

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