It’s about time that I reviewed the original Monster Energy, but there’s a reason I’ve waited so long - I rarely reach for it anymore. Monster Original is like your first girl/boyfriend. You thought you loved them, but when you end up experiencing what else is out there, you realize they actually weren’t that cool. And just like Monster Original, they’ll always hold a special place in your heart. I do think that there’s something to be said about being one of the first energy drinks (at least in current culture, I’m sure there were cavemen crushing up plants and putting it in water too), and being the standard that other drinks are compared to. All you have to do is look around the energy drink at your local convenience store to see how many drinks try to copycat the Monster Original taste and appearance. It’s been a long time since I’ve had the OG, so I’m excited to come back, try, and compare with all of the new drinks coming out.