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8 Energy Drinks To Ponder
Despite tons of negative press about how energy drinks are bad for your health, short term and long, the simple fact remains that they work. If you need a pick me up, a party partner or you just hate lattes, then you’ll most likely turn to an aluminum can full of energy. And with more options to shake a stick at and an almost ubiquitous presence, energy drinks are easy to come by. Here our new assistant editor Steve puts eight options to the test.
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Amp Energy
Company: Amp
Size: 8 oz.
Steve Says: “It’s like Mountain Dew, it gives you a kick in the ass. Tangy and delicious.”
Crunk Juice
Company: Crunk Juice
Steve Says: “YEAHHHHHH!! I feel like Lil’ Jon.”
Monster Original
Company: Monster
Size: 16 oz.
Steve Says: “Now I know why Colby, Peter and TJ put it all over their skis. It’s good.”
Monster Java: Loca Moca
Company: Monster
Size: 16 oz.
Steve Says: “Screw Starbucks, this is the best thing you can get in the morning.”
Red Bull
Company: Red Bull
Size: 16 oz.
Steve Says: “Cold, crisp and clean. It’s the original.”
Red Bull Cola
Company: Red Bull
Size: 8 oz.
Steve Says: “Natural sugar and goes well with any kind of whiskey.”
Rock Star Citrus
Company: Rock Star
Size: 16 oz.
Steve Says: “I feel like I just got punched in the face with a lot of berry flavor and a lot of sugar.”
Rock Star Cola
Company: Rock Star
Size: 16 oz.
Steve Says: “Tastes like a Mexican cola with lots and lots and lots of sugar.”
