PACKED with vitamins, amino acids, fat burners and lots and lots of caffeine, energy drinks mixed with alcohol have kicked champagne, vodka and beer to the curb.
“It’s insane how huge energy drinks have become,” says David Kavall, beverage director at Pink Elephant. “The amount that is being consumed is unbelievable. Red Bull created a whole new category of drink. It’s only becoming a bigger playing field with so many brands and competition coming out on the market.”
During a very jittery weekend, The Post, with the help of Steven Margolin, a nutritionist at Manhattan center Longevity Health, decided to take a selection of energy drinks on a test drive, rating their healthiness, taste and pep-boosting ability on a scale of 1 to 4 lightning bolts. We leave the testing of the mixed drinks up to you.
Today’s high-power cocktails
The Monster Manhattan. Whiskey or rye with Monster Energy Drink. Garnished with a cherry, served up in a martini glass or on the rocks. Available at Brother Jimmy’s.
Jagerbombs. Take a 6-ounce glass, fill it halfway with Red Bull and then drop in the shot of Jagermeister. Available at Island Bar in Long Island City.
Tuaca Twister shots. The 70 proof Italian liqueur with Red Bull. Do same as for Jaigerbombs. Also at Island Bar.
The Dueling Banjo. Makers or Jack Daniel’s with Red Bull or Monster, a splash of cranberry, lemongrass garnish. Available at Brother Jimmy’s.
The Orange Crush. Mandarin sake with Rockstar in a martini glass, so well-shaken that the ice is floating on top. Available at Pacific East in Amagansett.
Raspberry Zinger. Bacardi raspberry or pomegranate vodka mixed with Red Bull. At Pink Elephant.
The Summer kick. Bacardi Limón, a splash of Red Bull, muddled lime with mints, white sugar, strained into a martini glass and garnished with a mint leaf. Available at Hudson Hotel library bar.