Monster Energy is an energy drink that was created by Hansen Natural Company in April 2002. As of 2022, Monster Energy had a 30.1% share of the American energy drink market, the second-highest after Red Bull.
500 ml can of Monster Energy, sold from China
Shelf in a German supermarket with various flavors of Monster Energy and of the competitor Rockstar (2023)
Monster advertising on the Las Vegas Monorail (2007)
Kurt Busch driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 45 NASCAR at Sonoma Raceway in 2022
An energy drink is a type of drink containing stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation. They may or may not be carbonated and may also contain sugar, other sweeteners, or herbal extracts, among numerous other possible ingredients.
A variety of energy drinks in a German supermarket shelf
A can of Red Bull, the most popular energy drink worldwide as of 2020
A health warning on a can of the Austrian Power Horse energy drink
A nutrition facts label for an energy drink