20 Best Drinks For 4Th Of July (2023 Updated)

I love sparkling ice waters. I don’t feel guilty about drinking these at all. Their calorie count is great whether you are counting calories or not. The taste of this drink is amazing you will never notice it’s a sparkling drink.

So refreshing when it’s very chilled. My seven year old autistic son loves it as well.  #sparklingice #soda #lowcalories #sparlingdrink.

I’m not a huge fan of carbonated drinks but when I crave it, I used to grab one of these. This one, in particular, is a sweet peachy flavor, it’s good. The color and flavor come from a natural source such as different types of juices.

And has antioxidants and vitamin A, B and D. Even though it has zero sugar, I did more research on the ingredients and it has sucralose, which is a no-calorie artificial sweetener, however, it can wreck the gut bacteria and is counterintuitive when trying to avoid sugar because it might increase the craving for actual sugar since it’s not as satisfying.

Overall, I don’t know if I would buy this again since I’ve learned more about the ingredients but to be fair a lot of carbonated drinks use artificial alternative sweeteners. But this is one of the better tasting ones.

A super delicious and refreshing, yummy sweet/tart fruit flavored sparkling drink!! I keep stocked on about 4 different flavors of this product! Love the yummy fruit flavors and the refreshing sparkling fizz! Really satisfies the urge for something sweet.

thirst quenching and guilt free!! A win WIN! Also love the fact that you can buy in 12 packs for great savings!.

The flavor of the one can I drank was delicious and quite refreshing in this hot weather. How ever I thought they were all natural but they contain sucralose which is also known as Splenda; a dangerous additive that changes the gut microbiome, that alters and lowers the good bacteria by 50%.

Sadly I have gut problems as it is; diverticulosis and also Chron’s on top of other health problems so I cannot drink this. It also causes inflammation in the body and over time can cause diabetes. Why ruin a great product with chemicals when it can be sweetened with natural healthy juices?.

I absolutely love Sparkling Ice. This is definitely the perfect alternative to sodas. I have currently been diagnosed with diabetes that will be treated with diet and exercise and this is definitely my go to soda.

The taste is amazing and you don’t even realize that it has zero sugar. The price is great as well. I just wish there wasn’t as much orange mango in this pack but that’s just my preference. Other than that I love this product and highly recommend it.

Before buying a case of this product, buy one, and do the taste test first. I tried lemon flavor, and it has a weird aftertaste. I have never tasted chlorine, but the taste and smell of this drink remind me of how the air smells and tastes when I am cleaning with bleach.

Unfortunately, I bought a case of 24 bottles! So far, I have only had lemon flavor. I am hoping that the other flavors are better.

100% the best place to order from for all your hard to find beverages. We’re from NY we vacation in Maine and Massachusetts and our Son’s favorite soda is Moxie. It’s a New England soda and right now currently is impossible to find anywhere in New England.

My husband and I Drove from NY to MS, NH, & ME just to find Moxie for our son for Christmas. Beverage Direct was the only place that had Moxie in 12 pack cans. Thank you Beverage Direct. We will forever be loyal customers.

Originally only sold in 5 New England states and predates Coca-Cola by one year and called a “nerve tonic”. Some of the ingredients back then might have been/or actually were questionable. Interesting also as it was a fierce competitor with Coke, its now bottled by Coke.

Maybe they should have expanded long ago. People who had a lot of “nerve” or guts were said to be feeling their Moxie, or said to have a lot of Moxie for doing what they said or did. Many back then as well as today still refer to its taste as “battery acid” and I admit it must be “acquired”, but I was kinda raised on it and after moving to the west coast, it was only imported on special occasions.

I see now there are several “flavors” and the original flavor is no longer “original” at all (IMHO) but still is interesting and fun to watch the expression on the faces of “first timers”. Its good to know there is a reasonable method of acquiring it these days, thanks!.

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Moxie tastes like my childhood. We would always get some when we would take our summer trip north to my father and grandfather’s hunting cabin in upstate Pennsylvania. We would have to bring a case of Moxie back for Grandpa if he wasn’t vacationing with us.

The actual soda tastes rather sweeter than I remember, though with the same almost medicine-y flavor and a slightly bitter but appealing aftertaste.

Absolutely love Sparkling Ice! When I was pregnant, I had to have these on hand 24/7! These are so delicious and available at a variety of stores! I like that they are super carbonated and taste sugary.

If you like La Croix (or similar brands), you might not like Sparkling Ice. They are very sweet, but it’s a wonderful soda replacement for me! It’s a great way to get in a nice, carbonated beverage without having to intake any calories or sugar! Sometimes the aftertaste can be a little weird (depending on flavors) but 99% of their flavors are super delish.

Definitely recommend giving this brand a shot! (check out more of my favs at my blog byoliviahaven).

I’m gonna give this dra five stars and not only does it taste great but it’s also a zero sugar vitamin and rich sparkling water drink that’s flavored. As someone who’s looking to be able to have sodas and other flavor drinks with less sugar this is a great alternative and I enjoy it.

So much so that this black raspberry flavor is one of my favorites and I’m thinking of just adding it into my fridge and looking to be able to shop for it to have it at all times. I give this drink a five star rating.

I love the taste of the black raspberry it’s very refreshing and as a bottle drink it’s rare for me to be fulfilled in terms of quench my thirst and having a nice bubbly drink once in a while. It kind of reminds me of the time when I was a kid when I had my first bottle of Sprite.

THIS is eXcellent however I don’t know why the price is jacked up and it’s not just Walmart ! It makes no sense unless it’s a popular flavor and the company bottling it is price ” gouging” or is there a Coconut shortage now ? Lol I’m not paying this ridiculous price for just ONE flavor ? I don’t blame the retailers but I do want the company making this product to EXPLAIN why the price is went from 9.

96 ( lowest price I’ve paid ) up to 17. 95 for a 12 pack. Indvidual bottles were selling for 1. 00 each so the 12 pack was a better price but now IF you find them 1. 00 a bottle you are better of buying 12 individual ones ! Walmart can you tell us why the mfg jacked up the price ? I settled for the Lemon Lime although it’s not the same NO COCONUT ! Guess I will go back to some other flavors they make until the person who puts the price on product at mfg decides to lower the price again ? This is WRONG.

again I do not blame Walmart for the price increase I checked competition same jacked up price some even DOUBLED !! It’s a delicious drink compared to soft drinks especially if you’re trying to keep your sugar down but this is unacceptable on the mfg part I give it 5 stars but I will NOT be gouged on price I suggest Walmart refuse to stock the product let them see WHO sells the most of it !.

my family loves aspire energy drinks, I can drink these without getting any jitters from caffiene. green tea is healthier for you. and they have acai. i cant back what i have found. i always had bad cholestral and high triglyerides.

this year when i had blood work done, everything was within normal limits. i had no idea what i did to get it down the only thing was asprire with acai. i looked acai up and it helps control. choletral.

omg i said i love the drink and it is good for me. my bother in law just starting buying them also. i will let you know how his results come back great product.

Not being a fan of the taste of coffee, but an admirer of the effect caffeine has on a sleepy person, I’ve tried many of the healthier ‘energy’ drinks out there – ICE sparkling water w/caffeine, AHA, Hint, Avitae, etc.

But I have to say that Aspire has the worst taste of them all; regardless of the flavor they list on the front of the can. Think of something worse tasting than Red Bull or Monster but better for you, and you have an idea of what Aspire reminded me of.

Even the $2 off coupon isn’t stopping me from returning it. Yup, it tastes that bad to me and my family. I’m sticking with my go-to’s – V8-Energy(no, it’s not the traditional V8 juice) and ICE with caffeine.

I started buying Aspire about 3 months ago because I’m on a diet. I was getting tired of just drinking water all day. Someone told me about Aspire, how good it tasted and how it fit right into my diet.

I love the different flavors especially the Raspberry. I plan to continue to drink this delicious drink.

I’ve been an energy drink girl for a LONG time. Used to drink the typical Monsters and Rockstars. They are HORRIBLE for you! Alas, I introduce to you *drum roll please* — Celsius Live Fit Peach Vibe Energy Drink! I’m starting my mornings off with this delicious drink! It gives me all the natural energy I can dream of.

Energy simply comes from guarana, ginger and green tea with EGCG – all good for your body 🤩 The Celsius energy drinks will never include High fructose corn syrup, aspartame, preservatives or artificial colors/flavors.

PS – this energy drink accelerates metabolism AND burns fat!.

Stay active and energized all day long with CELSIUS by your side. CELSIUS powers active lives every day with essential, functional energy. We’re different from other energy drinks because we focus on movement.

When combined with exercise, our formula is clinically proven to boost your metabolism and help you burn body fat. Whether you need an extra boost at the gym or a delicious pick-me-up to help you hustle through your workday, CELSIUS is here to help you stay active and focused on your goals.

Made with only the best ingredients, CELSIUS has no artificial preservatives or flavors, no aspartame or high fructose corn syrup, and it’s very low in sodium.

I thought this would be a good alternative to coffee in the mornings with my early workouts. The taste was just OK not much like watermelon, but I think I’m just not a fan of carbonated sports drinks.

I’ll stick with my own caffeinated sports drinks in the meantime, and drink my coffee after my work out. I think this works better for me. If you were a fan of carbonated sport strength, then I would say to definitely try this.

The flavor isn’t really sweet or tart, it’s very balanced. It doesn’t leave a bad aftertaste like some sports drinks do. While it’s not for me, you might love it!.

I’ve used redline for years and has always defeated anything you typical buy from the stores and its the makers of bang which is a knock off of redline please use caution when using this stuff reason why is it can hurt you so if you have sensitivity to a cup of coffee I’d only take a couple sips of this.

This drink is intended for all day balls to the wall energy. My go too cause I work around 100 hours a week and people ask me how I do it naturally well this drink here. And best part you will pass a U.

A. I was using it while in a state court system so the rumors are lies. Have a bless time hope this helps enjoy !.

I LOVE these energy drinks! They have a great mixture of vitamins and supplements. It comes with a great amount of caffeine. They have 0 carbs, 0 calories, no sugar and no artificial coloring. Each bottle has 2 servings in it which is amazing for the price.

They taste amazing too. I’ve tried all of their flavors and all of them are tasty and smooth. My favorite part is that they don’t have a ton of liquid to drink. It’s only 4 oz per serving so I’m not having to drink a ton to get the caffeine I need.

They are super affordable, especially for how much caffeine that comes in it. I recommend them. Just be careful because they do have a lot of caffeine and supplements in them so start off slow to see how you’re body takes to them.

Absolutely worth the purchase and the try!.

I love the health benefits that come along with this drink, and the flavor is a plus. The flavor of this drink is strong , noticeable, and tastes very natural and not over exaggerated. The juice is very authentic and its smooth.

It has a slight medicine taste to it, but it doesn’t make it taste bad or funny, its just barely noticeable. I really enjoyed this drink and it lasted a while. This is a great tasting nutritious drink.

If you have digestive or stomach issues and a probiotic supplement isn’t doing it all for you this might help. Honestly taste is like a 6/10 but you only need a little daily to help! Usually drink a small glass in the morning and cause feel the benefits shortly after.

Somewhat affordable and available and most grocery stores!.

In 2016 I had back surgery and from the hospital I ended up contracting a superbug called C-Diff. (C-diff is the shortened term but if you search it you find the same results) I was given an antibiotic for surgery.

Little did I know that any antibiotic can cause C-diff. The antibiotics kill off all the good bacteria in your gut and the bad take over. It’s extremely hard to rebuild this flora. During this time I found Goodbelly.

I was changing my entire diet. Not eating any dairy. Before I had been drinking Kefir but I found out dairy is bad for c-diff enter Goodbelly and coconut yogurt!! My local grocer took away my beloved yummy mango! But all the flavors are really good!! For anyone reading this.

This product is delicious! And please if you are ever taking an antibiotic please take probiotics with it!! Please. I learned my lesson the very hard way.

I bought a couple at a grocery store on a whim when they were on sale. Today, I cracked my first one open. The flavor is a little much (very fruity), but there is almost no lagging after-taste like many other energy drinks (and I’ve tried many different ones).

When I did the dreaded “reading of the Nutrition Facts” for this one, I was honestly pleasantly surprised. Almost no sugar (but very sweet), tons of vitamins, and everything feels really up-front. Not to mention the design on the can is very pleasing.

It has Sucralose (a chemical compound that was first discovered through the development of insecticides), which isn’t great, but it is hard to find a energy drink without, it in my opinion. And of course, I would like it to not have a few other ingredients in this, but I also acknowledge knowing little-to-nothing about the processes of making sustainable energy drinks and what ingredients that would take.

Regardless, the low amount of sugar compared to the rather sweet taste (probably from the Sucralose) is notable. I had also never heard of this company. Out of curiosity, I googled the name on the can.

My first impression of this company is very clean and they offer a variety of goods that seem on the “up and up”. Nutrition is like an oil change, keeps the engine pumping cleaner and longer. And in such a time as 2020, we need to consider our health.

All in all, I really enjoyed this energy drink. I have a high caffeine tolerance, so I will see how this amount (200mg) hits during my work day. But so far, I am not dozing off at work. I believe if this product is on sale (or not about around $2.

50 max), I would continue to purchase this drink.

I’m usually not the type to write reviews unless I really liked or disliked a product. I am one of those people who are not sensitive to caffeine, so whenever I’m tired whether it’s coffee, Red Bull, monster, IT NEVER wakes me up!! I just always feel like I’m drinking it for the aesthetic of it lol.

Today I was exhausted, I was looking for kambucha but then seen alani nu energy drinks, and something in me said, let’s do it. I drank the can, and as it already tastes amazing, it also WOKE ME UP AND I HAVE ENERGY!!! This is a total life saver and I love it! This is now my go to for energy.

Thank you alani for amazing products you produce that is also HEALTHY for the human body. (Which yes everyone, it is healthy! I have an app that tells me what drinks or foods aren’t healthy for my body to consume and the energy drinks are one of the good to go consumptions).

As a person from Hawaii, this does NOT remind me of Hawaii at all if it’s going to be labeled as “Hawaiian shaved ice”, I was very disappointed in this flavor. In the first 20 or so reviews I’ve quickly scanned there’s only one that actually described the flavor and I agree with that review it has too much coconut flavor.

So like that review mentioned, if you like a coconut flavored energy drink this one is for you. Yes there are coconuts in Hawaii but I have never had coconut flavored shaved ice nor is it popular there.

Locals much prefer to drink the coconut water straight from the coconut itself. So this flavor is a no for me, my wife couldn’t finish hers so I had to and she’s not from Hawaii lol.

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The use of 1 stick of electrolyte powder contains 3x the electrolytes of traditional sports drinks contains 5 essential vitamins. Contains no artificial ingredients, includes vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12 vitamin C with 8 flavors to choose from.

This pouch contains individual single serving packets that are both convenient travel friendly. My experience: When I’m at the gym, I take one of these hydration multiplier packets with me. I just mix one packet in my bottle of water, shake it up I have instant rehydration while pushing myself as far as I can go during my workout.

There are so many flavors to choose from but so far my favorite is their guava flavor. It’s refreshing deliciously filled with guava without tasting fake or artificial. It dissolves so easily in my water bottle replenishes lost electrolytes while at the gym post workouts.

It’s so easy to skip these in my gym bag mix them at the gym without fuss. Overall: I’m so thrilled I have discovered Liquid IV hydration multiplier. It’s the perfect accompaniment to my gym routine as it keeps my hydrated with my electrolytes replenished.

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i seriously love this stuff—maybe a little bit too much. i was skeptical upon purchase as i’ve tried other electrolyte powders and absolutely hated them (always were overly salty), but this was a happy surprise.

i really enjoy this flavor, too. it’s light but just sweet enough to mask the saltiness. i would say the amount of saltiness present is that of a gatorade, for comparison. most importantly, i have noticed a change in my hydration level.

due to a prescription medication i take, i am prone to dry mouth. no matter how much water i seemed to drink, my mouth remained dry. i started drinking two of these a day and i haven’t struggled with dry mouth since.

definitely worth giving a try. i know the price is intimidating but, to me, it’s worth it. also, it’s worth noting that i am no longer craving soda as i normally would; i am assuming it’s due to the sweetness of the powder.

if you’re struggling with that, too, check this out.

I think that Squirt is the most versatile soda offered on the market. This soda has no caffeine, but comes with an awesome citrus bite. It’s a true classic. I like to enjoy it by itself and mixed with Ocean Spray Cran-Grape juice.

It adds the perfect like zing to my juice. I don’t drink, as I’m on a sobriety journey, but I would imagine that Squirt would also make a great mixer in certain cocktails or a chaser for certain shots.

I’ll never give up on you Squirt.

Squirt is what I would call an “Old School” soda that has been around since before I was born (so 50+ years). Even though it’s often thrown in the same category as Mtn Dew, Sprite, 7up, or Sun Drop (which is very sweet not refreshing), It is NOT like them.

It’s flavor is unique because it’s not sweet and but a slight tart flavor with a hint of sweetness flavor. Best described as a grapefruit flavored soda and unlike a lot of other soda’s this doesn’t leave an unpleasant aftertaste.

It’s just refreshing, also most versions have no caffine so if you are limited in that respect this is a good choice. I wish target would stock the sugar free version, even though it’s not a sweet drink I prefer sugar free options.

Squirt also makes a “ruby red version” which is really wonderful, but it is very limited in distribution (worse than squirt is) I have hopes that more places will start carrying the brand because even at target it’s hit and miss if it will be in stock.

Although, there will be stacks and stacks of aging pepsi, mtn dew, coke, and sprite accumulating dust on the shelf.

PROS: The value for the price was FAIR (on sale at Target 3 for $12. 00)! 😀 CONS: The “taste” was horrible. no specific flavor profile that I could think of. It most certainly didn’t taste like GRAPEFRUIT! I wonder what that mysterious flavor is? *NOTE: I really like the “classic” Grapefruit Squirt and the Ruby Red Squirt (sugar) they are delicious.

I even like a lot of ZERO SUGAR sodas, but this one is NOT that great! Sometimes, there is a HIT and a MISS. well, in my personal opinion, this was a BIG MISS!!! FYI: Most “ZERO SUGAR” SODA is full of a lot of SODIUM 120 mg (not good for our health)! :-(.

Being a professional wheel man, I often seek supplemental energy boosts to keep myself alert. I generally choose fruit punch and/or coffee flavors when it comes to energy drinks these days. On my first date with Kill Cliff, I chose to give the Fruit Punch Knockout an opportunity to steal my heart.

I was pleased with the overall flavor. It is much smoother, crisper even, than the other fruit punch brands I’ve solicited. It is refreshing too! All-in-all, I am now enticed to create a harem of Kill Cliff flavors to service my desire for non-toxic energy supplementation.

I am new to the Ignite Family. I am making a switch due to the ingredients. I normally drink Monster Fiesta, Ultra & Rosa. So I like sweet flavors. At first sip, this was different. I could taste the fruit flavor but it wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet.

The flavor isn’t drowning in sweetner. It has a clean taste. It reminded me of flavored sprite. The caffeine content is perfect. No jitters, no crash or headache. I drink before a workout or while running errands.

During my switch I was afraid I couldn’t leave Monster flavors but honestly I started craving the Ignite flavors. A mango Ignite would be awesome!!.

Are you tired of coffee? Hot liquid during hot summer months? That awful bad breath afterward. Are you tired of energy drinks with ingredients that require a dictionary and biology book to understand.

Do yourself a favor and switch to Kill Cliff!! Great taste – literally, I like all the flavors. They’re smaller than a giant can of other energy drinks. Plus it’s all clean, no crazy jitters or ingredients.

Ditch the 5- hour energy, coffee and monsters… be reborn with Kill Cliff!!.

This stuff blows Kool-Aid out of the water. Way better flavors and it just tastes better. I’m a grown adult and so is my partner, and we still buy like. 4 of these at a time so we can always have some to make.

It’s easy to make by the glass too! Not too sweet or overpowering. Hibiscus and limeade are the best flavors.

I have sampled almost all of the Klass offerings and this product is by far the best. It sometimes is labeled as Lemonade but, in fact, it is Limeaid. It has light light flavor so as not to overpower the tastebuds.

Try it and you will be impressed. I have seen this same package retail from 2. 99 locally to 8. 99 on Amazon, so walmart has the best price so far.

I love it. I combine it with 1-2 cucumbers – for one galón – and it is very refreshing. Even by itself it taste good.

I love the Pineapple Orange and Apple and of course my local Walmart do not carry them any longer. As a matter of fact, my local Walmart is a huge disappointment because they barely carry any flavored water any longer, but there’s an entire isle full of of sugary soda.

I also love Sparkling Ice and they are lacking there as well. I don’t understand it. Me and my son used to go there and purchase at least 50 dollars worth of flavored water because we didn’t often make trips to Walmart.

I find that every time I grow to love an item, Walmart stops carrying it.

This drink is very tasty. I love it as an adult and my kids love it as well. There are many yummy flavors to choose from. The cost is definitely where I like it. I would recommend this to others. It’s delicious!.

This is one of many that I have tried from this brand. This one is not my favorite since it doesnt have an active flavor while actively drinking it when you havent drank anything in a long time. It tastes like carbonated water and then the after taste is more pineapple then orange.

But when your first tasting it with the tip of your tongue, its more orange flavor throughout.

Received this item as a replacement for my favorite energy drink. I was disappointed at the devastating loss of such a fine beverage, but I bravely resolved to not toss the offending replacement in the trash, and instead boldly explore exotic new flavors.

At first taste, my boss and I were both conflicted. Did we love the taste? Or were we drinking cough syrup? As the taste progressed through us, we gradually became aware that we were not only drinking a fun and fizzy new drink, we were undergoing an active experience.

Most drinks you simply drink, but this drink was special, it was an activity. It made us feel things, and those things were good things. We highly recommend this drink to any shoppers who are not just looking to quench their thirsts, but instead, are seeking the higher enlightenment and the pure bliss that can only come from drinking a lifechanging beverage.

Upon starting this post, my boss had nearly finished his first bottle of this flavorsome nectar from the gods. As I neared completion, he was draining his second 17 ounce bottle. At final commencement of my writing, he was enjoying his fourth bottle of Clear American Huckleberry Sparking Juice, or as we now call it, elixir from the heavens above.

I am starting to fear that he will not, nay cannot, break free from the deliciously euphoric feelings of joy that this juice brings. In my heart of hearts, I have already bid farewell to the man I have come to respect as a manager, because I now know with a certainty as absolute as life itself, he has set himself upon a path where return is no longer possible.

His consumption of this fine beverage shall be his downfall, he will imbibe this magical purple brew until the line between man and beverage is blurred, until the very end, when man no longer exists, and all that remains is a beautifully refreshing puddle of Clear American Huckleberry Sparking Juice.

My annual review next week sure is going to be strange!.

I really like Huckleberry and Strawberry Banana. A month ago I noticed the label had changed a little but only checked that I had the right flavor. After a couple of weeks I did not feel well (not sleeping well was my main complaint).

Ingredient list, that I checked when first purchasing, was now full of vitamins. I drink a daily hi protein supplement and eat a cereal that both have vitamins. Vitamin and mineral overdose. I stopped drinking Clear and the second night sleep was no longer disturbed.

Will check periodically to see if vitamins and minerals are removed (doubt it will be removed). So disappointed in finding a drink I liked without Aspartame and have it ruined for me.

Not sure why people are saying it tastes like grape! It definitely tastes like huckleberry, the slightly tart cousin of blueberries. If you like blueberry flavor, definitely give it a shot. My son and I are huge fans!.

Delivery was reasonably quick. It tastes just like Fresca, can’t even taste the alcohol in it, you would never guess it was made with gin. The strong might have a tiny bit more alcohol flavor to it than the original but still very mild.

My only complaint was that we ordered 2 extra cases of the cranberry in our order and they were out of stock and rathger than giving us the option to switch to a different type, they just cancelled those items, meaning we paid the same shipping for less items.

Otherwise, great experience.

I’ve had the cranberry, the regular and the zero sugar and liked them all. TW&M finally got the Strong version which I’d been looking for. It too is good. It has a more-alcohol taste, but for whatever reason I don’t feel the 8.

5% more than the 5%. That being the case, I’ll just enjoy the others.

A friend turned me on to Long Drink and the taste surpasses any other cocktail in a can by far. This is a staple in (and out) of the house now – we pretty much take them everywhere on trips with us too.

My parents are even hooked now too!.

I got the Orange Energy Drink in a pouch with the one-week ammo can supply which I’m using as a sampler to try the food out for flavor etc. , which I’m basing the review on; I also have a #10 can of it for emergencies which I expect to be pretty close to the same experience.

At a glance at the directions, I’m not sure “energy drink” is an accurate description – “soft drink” might be more like it, as this resembles very closely the usual popular sugary powdered drinks we all enjoyed as kids.

One pouch makes two quarts, but I only had a one-quart pitcher to work with, and the pouch doesn’t include a scoop, so I sort of “eyeballed” the measurement of a half-pouch. The drink looks and smells good enough – fairly normal for an orange powdered soft drink.

As I preparedit, it does have a sweet, mildly orange flavor, and tasted best chilled. The flavor seems maybe just a tad weak as a first impression, but quickly grew on me – youngsters might prefer a bit more mix and a bit less water the way I made it, but I might have measured poorly, and perhaps the second quart might turn out a bit sweet.

I’m not complaining. Either way, it was enjoyable enough: a powdered soft drink of this sort is probably not a survival necessity, but I can easily see it being a small morale booster as an addition to a long-term emergency food supply: a little treat from time to time to keep spirits up, and to help kids keep their mind off of things through a cold, hard winter, or as a refreshment on a hot summer day.

I’ve a feeling adults would do well to keep a stock of coffee instead, or alongside of this orange drink, and a lot of Americans might quckly start wishing for their favorite carbonated soft drinks instead, but this orange drink isn’t a bad addition to your emergency stores.

I’m a bit surprised I didn’t see MyPatriotSupply carrying a lemon drink of this sort, now that I think of it. My local supermarket does carry some large cans of lemonade of this sort which would be similar enough, though, and I think I’ll restock can of that to store alongside the orange drink.

In fact, where the #10 can is concerned, you might get more value from buying some powdered soft drink mixe packets and sugar at your local grocer or supermarket: they might not be packaged for long-term storage like MyPatriotSupply’s drink mix is, but the price is maybe a little better, and the grocery store version will surely last well enough.

Where MyPatriotSupply’s product really shines, I expect, will be in the packaging of this drink in pouches for MyPatriotSupply’s emerency food kits, to supplement the contents of those kits as drinks.

For that, I’ll give it a 4/5 stars for the pouches, and maybe a bit less for the #10 cans for the lower value compared to comparable bulk products at a grocery.

I’m going to make a general statement about their products, I have tried just about everything, it has not disappointed me yet. A lot of people I know are worried they will not like the taste of freeze dried products but here you won’t have to.

I’m from Louisiana and learned how to cook early in life and have taught myself to get creative when cooking by adding seasoning and other veg’s/meat to the soups to make a very hardy meal. These products are the best I tasted, with the times changing right before us do yourself a favor and stock up now.

You won’t be disappointed.

How easy do you want it? Do you want to be at piece of mind? Just knowing that I have emergency food tucked away for that one time everyone else wishes, is so like taking a deep breath and relaxing. My orders are always, and I mean always correct and delivery is fast.

Don’t be scared or embarrassed of ordering just something small, it’s more than what a lot of others will have. BE THE SMART ONE!.