8 Best Energy Drinks In India Perfect For A Pick Me Up

Monster is again another extremely popular energy drink that you will see on supermarket racks. The taste is sweet and salty with exotic citrus flavours, and since it has 160 grams of caffeine in a can, you know you'll be woke! They also have a Monster Ultra variant which is slightly less sweet, lighter-tasting, has zero calories, but gives you the same hit of energy.

Undoubtedly the most popular energy drink in the Indian market, everyone's familiar with Redbull being the go-to beverage when you need a hit of caffeine. The OG Redbull features a sweet but tangy berry candy flavour, similar to that of a cough syrup but only more carbonated. They also have a sugar-free offering along with multiple different flavours in case you want to try something different.

Hell is a comparatively cheaper priced energy drink available in India. The taste is pretty similar to Red Bull but doesn't feel that strong in our opinion. The caffeine content of a single can of Hell Energy is 80 mg which is slightly less than its competitors which we kind of like for days you don't need that much of an adrenaline rush. Their watermelon flavour too is actually quite good in taste and tastes like watermelon juice for adults with their signature blend of vitamins.

Gatorade's technically not an energy drink since it's free from stimulants like caffeine and the bubbly fizz brought by carbonation. PepsiCo describes it as a 'thirst quencher, a fluid replacement beverage for use when people are hot and thirsty'. This one is boosted with electrolytes to keep you hydrated and is consumed as an exercise enhancement drink by athletes so its more of a sports drink that's a much healthier alternative.

Okay, so Logan Paul and KSI fans don't need an introduction to Prime, the duo's super popular energy drink venture. It contains about 200 grams of caffeine, 355 grams of electrolytes and zero sugar coupled with 10% coconut water to formulate the drink which comes packaged in cans as well as bottles. While Prime isn't directly selling in India, you can find it online and in bougie supermarkets with ease. It is quite pricey so treat it more like an occasional indulgence if you are too keen to know what the hype's about. 

Thums Up Charged has 62.5 grams of caffeine in their pet bottle of 250 ml. It is quite light in terms of the energy hit it gives which makes it great for beginners who are just starting out with giving energy drinks a try. The taste is of berries, is strong and bubbly but is also a little sweet too, similar to other energy drinks on this list. It also comes in a can packaging and is quite easily available.

The whiff of Predator is oddly similar to that of Monster Energy, but when you actually drink it, the mouthfeel is surprisingly slightly carbonated but hits you with loads of sweetness. It has 120 grams of caffeine which neither too low, nor too high but the only thing that irks us about this one is the extremely sweet taste. 

Don't confuse it to be an alcoholic beverage because of Budweiser being the parent company. It is an energy drink, not as strong flavoured but the mild taste is what makes this one unique. The fizz quotient is great and the caffeine works perfectly. Very lightly sour on the tongue at the onset, with a crispy smooth finish in the end, try this one if you want to give the usual berry flavours a miss.