After many, many varieties over the past decade, Monster’s Ultra line finally has a fruit punch flavor with its Punk Punch Energy Drink. Yes, it took a while, but it finally happened. I guess it’s appropriate because being late can be considered “punk.” It comes in a purple can with a darker purple top, which are two hues that would look great on a punk rocker’s mohawk.
According to the Monster Energy website: “Fruit punch with that punk rock edge. Ultra Punk Punch is loud, juicy, and zero sugar—amped-up energy for those who break the rules and make their own.”
I guess fruit punch with 150 milligrams of caffeine could be considered having a “punk rock edge.” But if that’s the case, Punk Punch would be the third fruit punch-flavored Monster Energy Drink with a punk rock edge. Let’s not forget the delicious and alliteratively named Pacific Punch and Pipeline Punch Energy Juices, which are some of my favorite Monster products of all time.
Much like finding out a punk song was built on three chords, it’s not surprising to see Monster offer another fruit punch-flavored energy drink. It seems like this year the company has been revisiting flavors from other lines, like the Monster Juice Voodoo Grape launching when Monster Ultra Violet, also grape-flavored, has been available for years.
With that said, I can’t help but think this is a zero sugar, juice-less version of the previously mentioned Monster Juice Pacific Punch. Both share a taste profile similar to most fruit punch drinks, although this new punch variation has a nice, mild sour finish. Yes, it’s a familiar flavor, but a classic one.
But while Pacific Punch can get a bit too sweet because of the sugar and juice, Punk Punch is easier to drink, at least for me. Maybe it’s because my taste buds are so used to Monster Ultra’s sweetness.
I enjoyed Monster Ultra Punk Punch so much that I see it becoming one of my regular go-to Ultra flavors, which include Ultra White and Ultra Violet.
Purchased Price: $3.50
Size: 16 fl oz can
Purchased at: Times Supermarket
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 10 calories, 0 grams of fat, 370 milligrams of sodium, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of sugar, 5 grams of erythritol, 0 grams of protein, and 150 milligrams of caffeine.
