Everything that's inside a Monster Energy drink 🥤 🤯 🎥: joey_wellness

Ingredients

• 500 ml Carbonated Water (cold, from soda siphon or store‑bought sparkling water)
• 50 g Granulated Sugar (white cane sugar)
• 10 g Glucose Powder (also called dextrose, dissolves easily)
• 1 g Citric Acid (provides tartness)
• 1 g Taurine (amino‑acid supplement, typical in energy drinks)
• 0.5 g Sodium Citrate (pH regulator)
• 2 drops Caramel Color (food‑grade, adds classic amber hue)
• 0.2 g Panax Ginseng Extract (powdered extract for caffeine boost)
• 0.5 g L‑Carnitine L‑Tartrate (sports supplement)
• 0.2 g Caffeine Anhydrous (≈200 mg, the amount in a typical 500 ml can)
• 0.1 g Sorbic Acid (preservative, optional for longer storage)
• 0.1 g Benzoic Acid (preservative, optional)
• 0.02 g Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) (water‑soluble vitamin)
• 0.02 g Sucralose (Splenda) (high‑intensity sweetener, optional for reduced sugar)
• 0.1 g Salt (enhances flavor)
• 0.5 g D‑Glucuronolactone (detox‑support compound)
• 0.5 g Inositol (B‑vitamin‑like compound)
• 0.2 g Guarana Extract (additional natural caffeine source)
• 0.01 g Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (water‑soluble vitamin)
• 0.01 g Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (gives slight yellow tint)
• 5 g Maltodextrin (adds body and slight sweetness)
• 0.001 g Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) (trace amount, essential B12)

Instructions

1. Prepare Work Area and Measure Ingredients

   Gather all ingredients, set out the scale, and measure each component into small bowls or directly onto the scale. Keep the carbonated water separate for later addition.

   Time: PT5M

2. Dissolve Sugars and Maltodextrin

   Pour 250 ml of room‑temperature still water into the mixing pitcher. Add granulated sugar, glucose powder, and maltodextrin. Stir gently until fully dissolved, using the thermometer to ensure the liquid stays below 30°C to prevent caramelization.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 25°C

3. Incorporate Acids, Salts, and Vitamins

   Add citric acid, sodium citrate, salt, taurine, L‑carnitine, D‑glucuronolactone, inositol, nicotinamide, pyridoxine HCl, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin, and the powdered extracts (ginseng, guarana). Stir until the mixture is clear and no powder remains on the sides.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 25°C

4. Add Preservatives and Sweetener Adjustments

   Stir in sorbic acid, benzoic acid, and sucralose (if using). Taste a tiny sip; adjust sweetness with a few more drops of sucralose or a pinch of sugar if desired. Finally, add the caramel color drops for the classic amber hue.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 25°C

5. Carbonate and Finish

   Slowly pour the remaining 250 ml of cold carbonated water into the pitcher, stirring gently to preserve carbonation. Transfer the finished drink into the reusable bottles using the funnel. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

52 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g