Homemade Energy Drink (Red Bull / Monster Style – Caffeinated, Carbonated)

Name: Homemade Energy Drink (Red Bull / Monster Style – Caffeinated, Carbonated)
Ingredients: 1 liter Water (filtered or distilled); 80–100 g (adjust for sweetness) Granulated sugar or dextrose; 320–400 mg (≈80–100 mg per 250 ml serving) Caffeine powder (food-grade, anhydrous); 4 g Taurine powder (food-grade); 4–6 g Citric acid; 1–2 g (for pH balance) Sodium citrate or baking soda; as per label (typical 100–200% DV per serving) B-vitamins (B3, B6, B12 liquid drops or powder); 1–2 tsp Natural flavoring (lemon/lime extract or fruit essence); soda siphon + CO2 cartridge OR club soda Carbonation method

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Homemade Energy Drink (Red Bull / Monster Style – Caffeinated, Carbonated)

Nutrition (per serving)

120Calories

0 gProtein

30 gCarbs

0 gFat

28 gSugar

200 mgSalt

Ingredients

1 liter Water (filtered or distilled)
80–100 g (adjust for sweetness) Granulated sugar or dextrose
320–400 mg (≈80–100 mg per 250 ml serving) Caffeine powder (food-grade, anhydrous)
4 g Taurine powder (food-grade)
4–6 g Citric acid
1–2 g (for pH balance) Sodium citrate or baking soda
as per label (typical 100–200% DV per serving) B-vitamins (B3, B6, B12 liquid drops or powder)
1–2 tsp Natural flavoring (lemon/lime extract or fruit essence)
soda siphon + CO2 cartridge OR club soda Carbonation method

Method

In a large jug, dissolve sugar/dextrose in 500 ml warm water (stir until completely dissolved).
Add caffeine powder, taurine, citric acid, sodium citrate, B-vitamins, and flavoring → stir very well (caffeine dissolves slowly).
Add remaining 500 ml cold water → stir → taste and adjust: more sugar for sweeter, more citric acid for tartness.
pH should be around 3.5–4.0 (test with strips if possible – too low = too sour, too high = flat taste).
Chill mixture in fridge at least 2 hours (cold liquid holds carbonation better).
Carbonate: Pour chilled base into soda siphon → charge with CO2 cartridge → shake well → chill again 30 min.
Alternative: mix 3 parts base + 1 part club soda just before drinking (less consistent fizz).
Serve over ice — homemade energy drink similar to Red Bull/Monster taste profile (adjust caffeine/taurine to match desired strength).
Caution: Do NOT exceed 400 mg caffeine per liter (100 mg per 250 ml serving) — consult doctor if unsure about caffeine tolerance.
Store base refrigerated up to 5–7 days — carbonate only what you drink fresh.