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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by artiman@piefed.social to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

So I love the taste of energy drinks, but I hate the caffeine since it doesn't let me sleep when i drink it with dinner is there a drink that can accomplish my goal or is the taste in the caffeine?
EDIT: I figured it out so i you add water saffron rock candy and sugar add some sparkling water with lemon flavor then mix I haven't figured out how to make it as sour tho, but it's close in my opinion if you get the amounts right, but energy drinks have that artificial flavor so I can never make it truly the same

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[-] gibmiser@lemmy.world 106 points 3 weeks ago

You sir are broken.

Carry on.

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

So many people's bodies and wallets would benefit from 6 weeks of only drinking water.

The cravings will go away, drinks you used to love will suddenly be too sweet. You will simply feel better and wonder why you were so obsessed to begin with. Then you'll buy 18 different kinds of tea to drink just 2 regularly. No idea why the last step happens, but it does.

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[-] n4ch1sm0@piefed.social 36 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

NileRed who makes entertaining chemistry videos of making random things, has a video on making a caffeine free Red Bull:

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/oY8tz1paj6o

Its pretty much a guide on making it yourself if you're daring and have the resources. And don't forget to follow that up with his video on how he turned latex gloves into hot sauce .

[-] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 34 points 3 weeks ago

Maybe grind some Smarties onto a 7UP?

[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 17 points 3 weeks ago

if you want more sourness maybe try adding some powdered citric acid or malic acid, whatever you can find at a grocery store. It'll be in the spice aisle.

[-] artiman@piefed.social 4 points 3 weeks ago
[-] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago

In my grocery store it's called Sour Salt (there's no salt in it) and it's in the Jewish section near the jars of borscht.

But another way would be to squeeze a slice of lemon into it.

[-] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago

Celsius has a line for caffeine free options

[-] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 weeks ago

Watch out for the random cans with alcohol though đŸ˜‰

Lmao you okay good buddy?

[-] null@lemmy.nullspace.lol 14 points 3 weeks ago

Maybe try drinking a battery?

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 weeks ago

What are you eating for dinner that the taste of energy drink goes well with it?

[-] echindod@programming.dev 14 points 3 weeks ago

Doritos. And a gas station hotdog.

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[-] Atomic@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 weeks ago

I've seen concentrate with energy drink flavour. I tried it. Tastes like generic energy drink.

Just mix it with water.

[-] slakje@piefed.social 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I did a quick search online for caffeine-free energy drinks and saw a brand called Sparking Ice mentioned a few times as having variants without caffeine, as well as Monster Unleaded.

[-] Lasherz12@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

Be careful chasing the acidity of energy drinks. Full throttle is around 2 pH, not so good for your teeth or stomach health.

[-] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Have you tried GuaranĂ¡?

I find it tastes a bit like a mix of red bull and mountain dew. It's a soda, but very close to energy drink taste

[-] passenger@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago

It has caffeine though, and a mix of other compounds that have a similar effect as an energy drink, so it would not help with sleeping.

[-] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Dump a couple of random Kool-aid packs into a pitcher with a few cups of sugar. Then mix it up with the liquid from one car battery.

[-] socsa@piefed.social 6 points 3 weeks ago

Has gen z jumped the shark?

[-] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 weeks ago

Maybe just stir some pixie sticks into a half cup of water

[-] WhatGodIsMadeOf@feddit.org 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Seltzer with 5 grams of sugar.

[-] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

caffeine free coke seems like the easiest solution.

However, what I'd recommend is taking a handful of ice cubes, placing them in a glass of plain water, and then drinking that instead.

[-] quick_snail@feddit.nl 5 points 3 weeks ago
[-] TheAlbatross 5 points 3 weeks ago

That'd really be great. I'd love making red bull cocktails without caffeine in them

[-] dhhyfddehhfyy4673@fedia.io 5 points 3 weeks ago

Yes; energy drinks without caffeine.

[-] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 weeks ago

Other things give you energy...

[-] Perspectivist@feddit.uk 4 points 3 weeks ago

I find that Pommac has remotely similar taste without actually being an energy drink.

[-] Fleur_@aussie.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago
[-] Greg@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

What about just taking a regular energy drink with some sleeping tablets?

[-] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago

Heart: What could go wrong?

[-] rowinxavier@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Add citric acid powder to make it sour. It is in the ingredients of energy drinks as an acidity regulator but also controls sourness. Be aware it is strong, so only add a little at a time, and make sure it is fully mixed before fizzing it.

[-] Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

What does "energy drink" taste like? It's just lemonade (or soda or pop or soft drink or whatever you Anglophones can't agree on to call it) and the taste depends on what's in it.

[-] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 3 weeks ago

It's a distinctively unnatural taste that makes me think of the inside of chemistry glassware.

[-] Tuuktuuk@piefed.ee 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yes, and the taste of what's in most energy drinks is what's being sought for here.

[-] Lumidaub@feddit.org 4 points 3 weeks ago

They all taste different though? The thing they have in common is caffeine.

[-] Tuuktuuk@piefed.ee 10 points 3 weeks ago

Some "fancy" ones do taste different, but the basic ones do share a clearly distinguishable common taste.

[-] prole 4 points 3 weeks ago

Like cough syrup. I can't imagine wanting that taste.

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[-] artiman@piefed.social 4 points 3 weeks ago

It's a unique taste that's why I am asking

[-] Bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

I think the classic flavor profile is sour apple, could you just juice some of those and throw them into car battery acid for the same taste?

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[-] SharkAttak@kbin.melroy.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

Caffeine, like many other things, is harmful only in excessive amounts. If you drink some just for the flavour it shouldn't be a problem.

[-] artiman@piefed.social 8 points 3 weeks ago

Problem is I can't sleep at night if I drink it at dinner, but I usually eat the good meals at night

[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 weeks ago

i mean the whole point of energy drinks is that they have a stupid amount of caffeine

[-] 9point6@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

I bet you if it exists, the Scottish soft drink company Barr probably makes it

It's been absolutely years since I had either, but I reckon Tizer is probably not too far off that red bull taste. I might be completely misremembering though

[-] dirkgentle@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

I am not sure which energy drink you are after, but GuaranĂ¡ soda tastest similar to some.

[-] normalexit@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Caffeine is bitter. That's why they mask it with sweet flavors in soda. Just drink it during the day as a treat occasionally and have water (or something else) with dinner?

[-] SillyDude@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

Try 4loko gold. Tastes like a energy drink but they were forced to take out the caffeine.

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