Monster Absolutely Zero Energy Review

The above image isn't the current design of this drink. The new design is black, purple, and relatively easy to locate. 

Name: Monster Energy (Absolutely Zero)

Size: 16 oz

Caffeine Content: 135 mg per can

Calories: 0 calories per can

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The idea of an energy drink that tastes great, provides great energy, and contains zero calories or sugar is a great idea that sounds pretty perfect amongst the sugar and calorie-filled energy drinks out there. The problem is, a drink like that is hard to make. Oftentimes, the end result is something that tastes good but is a lot different than the drink that it's the "zero" version of. Monster, in particular, is a great-tasting energy drink that would be amazing in a zero calorie, sugar free format that still had the classic Monster taste. Enter Absolutely Zero, Monster's drink that promotes itself as being just that.

Can/Design:
This actually isn't Monster's "original" zero drink, despite the can design that's different than the ones that Monster has been using for their newest drinks lately. After being redesigned, it's black, with purple being the particular color that's paired with black on this drink's can. It contains a somewhat interesting description and story about the drink on the back of the can and, all in all, looks good. It's cool that this is how their Absolutely Zero drink is designed, as it fits in nicely with other Monster varieties with similar designs.

Taste:
I would say that both the flavor and energy that this drink would provide were equally questionable and curiously anticipated. Upon opening the can, taking a sip, and thinking, "Wow, this tastes a lot like Monster! " I determined that this drink does, in fact, taste a lot like Monster. I've had far more than one can of this after trying it for the first time, and I can say that, to me, there are a couple of slight differences:

1. Absolutely Zero isn't as sweet as regular Monster. This is obviously due to the inclusion of articificial sweeteners and the lack of sugar, but takes away from the idea that it tastes just like regular Monster.

2. Absolutely Zero has a different aftertaste than regular Monster. It's not that noticeable, but coats your mouth with a predictable artificial taste.

All in all, I would say that this drink tastes 90% like regular Monster. It's far from undrinkable, and is a lot better than some other similar variants of energy drinks that I've tried before.

Energy:
In regards to energy, this drink is, as predicted, far from disappointing. It provides a perfect energy buzz that is pretty on par with Monster's original variety. I wouldn't recommend underestimating this drink, it obviously isn't overwhelming but is far from ineffective or disappointing. As an energy drink, it totally did what it was supposed to do.

I can usually find cans of this for anywhere between $2-$3 per can. It's a little expensive, but is worth a try if you're looking for a drink that's better than several other "zero" energy drinks out there.