Buying energy drinks in public is an embarrassment that only Amazon can cure. As a devoted coffee drinker, I often find myself in the awkward position of seeing neon-colored cans usurping space from my beloved Dr. Pepper and Mountain Dew. Energy drinks are big business—they raked in close to $20 billion in the US in 2023—yet I don’t know a single person who drinks them on a regular basis.

A good cup of coffee is hard to find at odd hours in the middle of nowhere. Energy drinks, on the other hand, are as no-fuss as it gets. At any hour of the day, you can pick out an eye-catching can that boldly advertises its caffeine content, plunk down a few bucks, and shoot into space in just a few swigs. Homebodies and deal junkies don’t even need to leave their domiciles to cop excellent deals with lightning-fast shipping on their most beloved brands, provided they’re Amazon Prime members. I love value, convenience, and caffeine, so I finally caved.

Still thirsty? Check out our other drink-related guides, including the Best Mushroom Coffee and Best Coffee Subscriptions. Updated October 2026: We've added new drinks from Juno Energy and Kirkland Signature and a new flavor from Melting Forest, removed some discontinued products; and updated links, tasting notes, and prices throughout.