Homemade energy shot

[TheKub]

I don’t really ever drink coffee\tea\pop\soda\etc and I normally function all day just fine. However, sometimes I need a little pick me up in the afternoon. A co-worker recently went to a sporting event and there was an energy shot company handing out samples. He grabbed a half dozen 2 oz bottles of Worx Energy shots and didn’t like them and gave me the rest. Over the past few weeks I’ve pulled out a bottle every once and awhile and they have been effective.

Well now Im out and was looking into picking some more of these or similar type shots up for the future and it seems that they are pretty much ~$2 each which I feel may be a bit steep. I searched around for homemade recipes however most of what I’ve found have been like full on drinks not little 2oz servings.

I looked through the ingredients on the bottles it had and its things like caffeine, taurine, various vitamins. I know you can get most of these things in powder form and was wondering about making my own and getting some small food grade containers. My biggest thing is I don’t need them all the time so I want something I can make a batch one day and then leave the containers in my desk or refrigerator for the 2+ weeks it may take me to go through them. Just wondering if anyone has experience with anything like this or can at lease comment on the shelf life of something like this.

The containers I was looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Freeze-Reusable-Containers-12-Pack/dp/B002YQQQJW/

 

[QueBert]

Do you know if you're sensitive to 1,3 Dimethylamylamine? If not you could jump on Froogle and order a bottle of pills. That + some Caffeine pills would give you a ton of energy. And no mixing or storing of drinks required. If you haven't had it before I'm not sure I would recommend it. I have no side effects from it, just a good burst of energy. But some people crash pretty hard from it. If you're sensitive to Caffeine definitely avoid it, if you're not it's something you could look into.

 

[nickbits]

Just buy caffeine pills

 

[marmasatt]

Just buy caffeine pills

Yeah. I was thinking the same thing.

Are you looking for a project or are you looking for the "results" of an energy shot? Those stupid strips you put under your tongue are like $5.99 for 10 of them too. The time/money you spend making the shots you can buy a tub of something (like Jacked) for $20 or less (a dollar per serving) and just be done with it. Just mix with water. Water is convenient enough for anyone...

 

[TheKub]

Guess I was looking for the project, but on the recommendations here did some more searching and found a product called Kymera that offer a 102 serving box with tap for ~$30 shipped. Doesnt require refrigeration and is shelf stable 6 months. I'll give that a shot (pun not intended).

Thanks.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

That or you could sleep better, eat better, and exercise. But I'm sure the energy shot is healthier

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

If you have a big lot's nearby they usually have these relatively cheap. If you wait for a 20% off buzz club coupon deal, you can make it even cheaper.