We now officially have a new category of energy supplement, the energy drink mixer. These are things you add to your drinks to turn them caffeinated, without really affecting flavor or color, like Fein, Energy Catalyst and 5150 juice. These are sort of like an anti roofie. Rohypnol + Beer = Bad Bad Bad. Hijinks + Beer = good good good! These products are available on their site, or from my gracious friends at Kingofcaffeine.com, who sent me some samples to try out.

Think of all the cool things you could do with this that you can’t with normal energy drinks. Is your Middle School not allowing energy drinks? Sneak some in your juice carton for a big lunchtime buzz your teachers will love you for! Girlfriend or boyfriend sleepy after a night out? Pop some in their favorite beverage and they will keep poppin it like it’s hot at 3A.M! When anything can become an energy drink, the possibilities for fun and mischief are everywhere!

(note: anything stupid you do with this stuff is your responsibility. But I’d love to hear about it in the comments below)

Buzz:10
Here is the difference between Hijinks and the other mixers I have tried. This one actually makes an energy drink, rather than just add caffeine. And you can really feel the difference! While the 200mg of caffeine is some pretty serious stuff, it is definitely helped out with the old energy drink favorites, taurine, glucurolactone, l-carnatine and inositol. While I have certainly had more caffeinated mixtures – this stuff will easily kick anyone’s ass for hours.

Taste:8
While the taste disappears in strong -flavor-filled drinks, this is the most taste filled of the no-taste mixers I have had. Shooting it by itself is akin to slamming a shot of Everclear – down to the chalky “yeerrrrgh” face and shudder that inevitably follows. If you have never had Everclear before, imagine the flavor and texture of liquid chalk. Although Real Men like Clint, Bronson and Jon Wayne could knock this back without even squinting their eyebrows, my work friend made a mad dash for the soda on her desk and the back of my mouth felt curdled.
Now, in a drink, this stuff is pretty damn good. It is a little noticeable in 6 ounces of soda, and too much to handle in unsweetened chamomile tea or breakfast blend coffee. But, in something more flavorful, like in Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Grape Juice and Vodka Tonics, this stuff was absolutely flavorless.
So keep it in mind – coffee:no, Double mocha latte: yes. Light Pilsner: no, Strong IPA: yes. Sodas are always a good bet, and for hours of fun, try it inside your next Red Bull!

Packaging:5
Really, this one threw me. The name, the sanscript-y font, the medicinal labeling – who is this appealing to? The gold, black and white label on the clear non-recyclable medicine dropper-like bottle is also an odd choice. This does not really scream out energy, more like screams out Essential Oil or maybe lotion. Without stopping and closely reading the label I would have no idea it contained energy ingredients. I would expect this more in the natural foods store or herbal shop.

Although the package sent to me initially did not have any shrink wrap, I was told by the CEO of Hijinks that ALL of the production line does, and the wrap has a UV coating on it, to keep the labeling white and the liquid crystal clear.

[As this is a new product we're still waiting on it to get into the warehouse.  As soon as we have you can pick some up and kick start your favorite drink. Till then:

STAY UP!

~King]