Alani Nu’s Slush Line has grown. Does it even call it the Slush Line? There’s been Pink Slush, Blue Slush, Cherry Slush, and now this Lime Slush. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
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I think I’m done with Unwell Energy Drinks. Forever, forever ever.
My taste buds were intrigued by Frosted Cranberry, the first Unwell Energy Drink I ever caffeinated myself with. But the follow-up varieties I’ve tried, Cherry Lime and now this Peach Sorbet, have been letdowns with flavors that don’t get me excited for future releases the way Monster, Alani Nu, and Bang energy drinks do.
The Peach Sorbet has a pleasant peach aroma that smells wonderful, but, like the Cherry Lime, it doesn’t translate into a flavor that’s equally sublime. There’s some peach juice from concentrate that gives the drink a natural, but mild and mediocre peach flavor, but it doesn’t hit the taste buds hard like other peach-flavored beverages in the energy drink space. Its cane sugar and stevia-sweetened flavor makes me want to nurse it for a while instead of chugging it down.
Like the Cherry Lime flavor, there’s also an odd mid-sip texture that makes this protein-free drink feel somewhat like a protein drink. My best guess is that the 745 milligrams of electrolytes are the culprit, but whatever the cause, it makes the drink less refreshing.
Also, I’m not sure what the deal is with the “sorbet” name. I didn’t taste anything that would make me think of sorbet. It’s just a mild peach drink that uses a fancy word in its name.
Overall, if Unwell’s Peach Sorbet Energy Drink didn’t have sweet, sweet caffeine, I would probably just let it sit in my fridge. Forever, forever ever.
Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 12 fl oz can
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 20 calories, 0 grams of fat, 490 milligrams of sodium, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of sugar (includes 2 grams of added sugar), 0 grams of protein, and 150 milligrams of caffeine.
Peeps are poppin’ up in popular prepackaged baked products this year. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
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Welcome to the hot honey party, Takis! I do hope you have a wonderful time. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
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Girl Scout Cookie Season is upon us! The lineup expands to 11 total varieties this year with the addition of Exploremores. Girl Scouts describe this new cookie as Rocky Road ice cream-inspired, featuring chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème.
First impression: two sleeves in the box. Thin Mints energy, which gets me hype because they’re a classic favorite of mine.
As soon as I open the package, I notice a strong marshmallow aroma. The cookies look just like the photo on the box (love when expectations match reality). They twist apart like an Oreo, which feels intentional given the sandwich-cookie setup.
Flavor-wise, the almond stays extremely subtle. I don’t get toasted nuttiness or aggressive almond extract notes. Honestly, I almost wonder if I’m imagining it. Double chocolate dominates. Not deep, dark cacao energy. More of a classic chocolate cookie vibe.
The marshmallow shows up more in the smell than in the taste. The crème layer runs much thinner than an Oreo’s, so don’t expect that thick, fluffy middle.
Sweetness lands right in the standard Girl Scout range. It tastes balanced and actually less sweet than a Samoa, which I appreciate.
I dunk one in milk to see if it enhances the almond or unlocks more Rocky Road vibes. It doesn’t. The milk amplifies the marshmallow note instead, and I prefer the cookie plain.
Texture-wise, the cookie feels softer than an Oreo. Think chocolate Teddy Grahams rather than that crisp cookie snap.
Within the full Girl Scout lineup, I like it. Just don’t expect full Rocky Road in cookie form. Go in thinking double chocolate sandwich cookie and you’ll be set. It doesn’t dethrone my personal favorites, but I appreciate what it adds to the roster.
Purchased Price: $6
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies – 26g) 130 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 100 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.
