Arriba Horchata Energy Drink Review

Found very north of the border, this Latin-inspired energy horchata is a treat for the eyes- its simple two tone color scheme keeps things tidy, and the hipster skull is a charming touch. It is not perfect; your average consumer of potent potables will likely have no idea what the supposed flavor is, but color me excited.

With only Rockstar's attempt available for comparison on the Caffeine King, the flavor Arriba achieved is splendid. Its thick, a gram and a half of fat giving imbibes a lovely lardaceous mouthfeel without overwhelming the dizzyingly array of subtle moments. Your palate will love the subdued cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, but the star of every sip is the ricey, malty potency. It is nutty, slightly roasted, and a wonderful departure from your common Red Bull clone that fill store shelves. It is sweetened perfectly, a slightly grainy saccharinity itself which only deepens the bulgering complexity on your tongue. It is 200 calories though, a lot for an eleven ounce drink, but it is a rare drink worth its count in carbohydrates.

Each can contains: taurine, panax ginseng, inositol, but only seventy six milligrams of caffeine. The kick, all one hour of it, is the only disappointment here- the flavor is complex enough to mask the addition of additional caffeine! Overall, Arriba Horchata Energy knocks one out of the park here, though the kick keeps it from being a sure-fire win.