Crystal Light Mix Flavors Ranked Worst To Best
christinarosepix/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Jan. 25, 2022 4:47 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you want to cut the calories, the first two things you tend to look at are sweets and drinks. While we love a good Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble or frozen slushie from 7-Eleven, there’s no denying that those drinks are loaded with sugar and calories, and aren’t the healthiest for us. The healthiest drink would be water, but where’s the fun in that? We aren’t trying to say you shouldn’t drink water, but it can be exciting to add a bit of flavor into your beverages, especially when you’re able to do it in a fun, easy, and relatively healthy manner.
We, of course, are talking about Crystal Light drink mixes. Much like a Kool-Aid or Lemonade mix, these mixes are packed with a powder that will elevate your drink in terms of flavor. With Crystal Light, adding a single pouch to a glass of water will change your drink from clear and flavorless to fruity and colorful. As a bonus, Crystal Light mixes are relatively healthy — most Crystal Lights are just ten calories and have no sugar. There are numerous flavor choices to choose from with this brand, so we’ve taken all the Crystal Light mixes we could find, and ranked them from worst to best. By the end of this list, the next time you want a delicious drink with few calories, you’ll know which ones to try.
Pink Lemonade
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While some may avoid the drink due to what a few people might perceive to be a “girly” color, they’re missing out if they’ve never tried a glass of pink lemonade before. We have drinks that are named after the fruit they contain, and there are drinks that are named after the hue of the beverage, but pink lemonade is a unique drink that is named after both its color (pink) and the fruit (lemonade). Pink lemons exist, though they don’t make pink lemonade — Crystal Light’s Pink Lemonade Drink Mix, however, does turn into a beautifully bright pink drink the moment the water mixes with the powder.
This pink drink might not be from Starbucks, but it tastes exactly like a pink lemonade that you’d find at a lemonade stand. It’s got that nice sweet taste that lemonade usually has, and the same tart kick that we love about the lemon-y drink. Some might consider the tartness a little overwhelming, but that’s what we love about this summer beverage. This ranks above the normal lemonade mix not only for its pretty color, but we also found it tasted slightly sweeter — even though there’s no sugar. Out of all the pink drinks Crystal Light has to offer, you won’t be disappointed with this perfectly pink lemonade.
Crystal Light Mix Flavors Ranked Worst To Best
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By Sophia Hart/Jan. 25, 2022 4:47 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you want to cut the calories, the first two things you tend to look at are sweets and drinks. While we love a good Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble or frozen slushie from 7-Eleven, there’s no denying that those drinks are loaded with sugar and calories, and aren’t the healthiest for us. The healthiest drink would be water, but where’s the fun in that? We aren’t trying to say you shouldn’t drink water, but it can be exciting to add a bit of flavor into your beverages, especially when you’re able to do it in a fun, easy, and relatively healthy manner.
We, of course, are talking about Crystal Light drink mixes. Much like a Kool-Aid or Lemonade mix, these mixes are packed with a powder that will elevate your drink in terms of flavor. With Crystal Light, adding a single pouch to a glass of water will change your drink from clear and flavorless to fruity and colorful. As a bonus, Crystal Light mixes are relatively healthy — most Crystal Lights are just ten calories and have no sugar. There are numerous flavor choices to choose from with this brand, so we’ve taken all the Crystal Light mixes we could find, and ranked them from worst to best. By the end of this list, the next time you want a delicious drink with few calories, you’ll know which ones to try.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
We, of course, are talking about Crystal Light drink mixes. Much like a Kool-Aid or Lemonade mix, these mixes are packed with a powder that will elevate your drink in terms of flavor. With Crystal Light, adding a single pouch to a glass of water will change your drink from clear and flavorless to fruity and colorful. As a bonus, Crystal Light mixes are relatively healthy — most Crystal Lights are just ten calories and have no sugar. There are numerous flavor choices to choose from with this brand, so we’ve taken all the Crystal Light mixes we could find, and ranked them from worst to best. By the end of this list, the next time you want a delicious drink with few calories, you’ll know which ones to try.
Citrus
A citrus drink can refer to several different fruit flavors. It could mean lime, lemonade, or even zesty oranges. If a drink’s name is “citrus,” instead of orange juice or lemonade, you may be a bit confused by the ambiguous name of the beverage — almost as much as the color names of Gatorade drinks. The Crystal Light Citrus Drink Mix was a little confusing to us, as the brand already has several lemonade mixes and an orange-flavored juice. That left us thinking the flavor might be lime, but the graphic on the box is orange and shows a sliced mandarin instead. This drink might easily be mistaken for the classic orange mix, though it should be noted that the Citrus flavor also includes some caffeine.
We could certainly taste the citrus in this mix, though it wasn’t as flavorful as some of the other beverages. The jolt of energy from the caffeine was great as well, though this wasn’t the best caffeinated drink we’ve had. Mandarins are also a bit sweeter than oranges, but we didn’t pick up on that with this mix, as the citrus gave the beverage a tart hint that masked any extra sweetness — which we didn’t mind, but also didn’t expect. While we won’t actively try to have this drink again, we wouldn’t feel sour if offered this again.
We could certainly taste the citrus in this mix, though it wasn’t as flavorful as some of the other beverages. The jolt of energy from the caffeine was great as well, though this wasn’t the best caffeinated drink we’ve had. Mandarins are also a bit sweeter than oranges, but we didn’t pick up on that with this mix, as the citrus gave the beverage a tart hint that masked any extra sweetness — which we didn’t mind, but also didn’t expect. While we won’t actively try to have this drink again, we wouldn’t feel sour if offered this again.
Pomegranate Green Tea
Strawberry Kiwi
Peach Mango
Strawberry Orange Banana
Raspberry Iced Tea
Grape
Wild Strawberry
Who doesn’t love the sweet, juicy taste of a strawberry? The small red fruit is perfect for just about anything: desserts, salads, ice cream, and fruit-flavored drinks like lemonade. Everywhere you go, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find somewhere or some brand that doesn’t have something that offers strawberries in it. As for Crystal Light? They have their Wild Strawberry Energy Drink Mix, which is fruity, fresh, and includes caffeine that will offer you a nice jolt of energy throughout the day. This drink comes out as a nice dark pink, almost red color, and is a Crystal Light flavor that you can generally find in stores easily.
Just as expected, this drink was sweet, fruity, and tasted of strawberries. The caffeine was definitely notable, and we certainly felt a lot more energized after having this Crystal Light mix. Even though this strawberry beverage was great, and while the strawberry was there, it didn’t taste as strongly of the red fruit as we thought it might. We could see ourselves using this to flavor a cocktail or ice pop more than having it as a standalone drink. We would certainly purchase this again, and definitely recommend you try this flavor out if you want a scrumptious strawberry-flavored drink.
Just as expected, this drink was sweet, fruity, and tasted of strawberries. The caffeine was definitely notable, and we certainly felt a lot more energized after having this Crystal Light mix. Even though this strawberry beverage was great, and while the strawberry was there, it didn’t taste as strongly of the red fruit as we thought it might. We could see ourselves using this to flavor a cocktail or ice pop more than having it as a standalone drink. We would certainly purchase this again, and definitely recommend you try this flavor out if you want a scrumptious strawberry-flavored drink.
Blackberry Lemonade
The next flavored drink mix on this lineup is Crystal Light’s Blackberry Lemonade Drink Mix. This is one of the newer drink mix flavors Crystal Light has to offer, and while it’s not as popular as their other lemonades and teas, this is still a wonder drink mix that we were surprised to enjoy. This mix is branded with dark blackberries and sliced lemons, which mixes into water to make a lemonade drink that looks a lot like an iced tea. While these drinks don’t contain any actual fruit, we were hoping to taste a tart lemony beverage with a hint of sweet blackberry.
While this drink wasn’t as tart as we expected, this mix definitely had a strong taste of blackberry to it. Like most other Crystal Light mixes, this drink is low in calories, with no sugar, yet still manages to be full of blackberry flavor. Blackberries are generally used in sweeter desserts, such as pie or cobbler, so we appreciate having a blackberry-flavored drink mix. The biggest criticism of the drink we have is that it’s rather difficult to find in stores, though that’s understandable because it’s a somewhat newer product. Though it might not taste exactly like your grandmother’s hot blackberry pie, this drink is perfect for anyone who loves blackberries.
While this drink wasn’t as tart as we expected, this mix definitely had a strong taste of blackberry to it. Like most other Crystal Light mixes, this drink is low in calories, with no sugar, yet still manages to be full of blackberry flavor. Blackberries are generally used in sweeter desserts, such as pie or cobbler, so we appreciate having a blackberry-flavored drink mix. The biggest criticism of the drink we have is that it’s rather difficult to find in stores, though that’s understandable because it’s a somewhat newer product. Though it might not taste exactly like your grandmother’s hot blackberry pie, this drink is perfect for anyone who loves blackberries.
Raspberry Green Tea
The color green is often associated with broccoli and vegetable drinks like V8 or a kale smoothie. It’s also the color of one of the healthiest beverages out there: Green tea. Green tea is known for its health benefits, such as improvement of brain function and protection from heart disease and cancer, according to Healthline. While it’s generally served hot with a green color, many different kinds of green tea flavors add a little more flavor to the incredibly healthy drink. While it’s not a piping hot beverage, Crystal Light’s Raspberry Green Tea Drink Mix is just as refreshing as any cup of warm green tea.
Though it doesn’t have all of the health benefits green tea has, the Raspberry Green Tea mix is healthy in the sense that it’s a low-calorie beverage, and it also has a great taste. This drink is a favorite among Crystal Light fans, and many favor this as one of the best tea mixes the brand has to offer. The green tea flavor is light and bittersweet, while there’s a sweet side to the tea mix from the raspberry flavoring. Neither flavor overpowers the other, which results in a nice balanced mix that is perfectly simple to add in water. If you want a unique take on a traditional and healthy hot drink, this drink is the one for you.
Though it doesn’t have all of the health benefits green tea has, the Raspberry Green Tea mix is healthy in the sense that it’s a low-calorie beverage, and it also has a great taste. This drink is a favorite among Crystal Light fans, and many favor this as one of the best tea mixes the brand has to offer. The green tea flavor is light and bittersweet, while there’s a sweet side to the tea mix from the raspberry flavoring. Neither flavor overpowers the other, which results in a nice balanced mix that is perfectly simple to add in water. If you want a unique take on a traditional and healthy hot drink, this drink is the one for you.
Lemonade
Black Cherry Lime
Cherries might not be as popular as strawberries or apples, but cherry sodas, popsicles, and juice drinks are some of the most iconic and loved drinks of their kind. We don’t know anyone who would turn down a cherry Coca-Cola, and it’s a well-known fact that the Kool-Aid man himself is cherry flavored. Black cherries are much like their juicy red counterparts, though black cherries tend to be a bit sweeter than red cherries. If you want a drink mix that balances out the sweetness of a cherry, you might look for something that combines the cherry with something a little less sweet. If so, then look no further than Crystal Light’s Black Cherry Lime Drink Mix.
Just because this wasn’t as sugary as a Kool-Aid or Hawaiian Punch, that didn’t stop this drink mix from being just as good. The sensationally sweet black cherry pairs perfectly with the slightly sour lime flavoring. Even though this mix isn’t as easy to find in stores as Crystal Light’s pink lemonade, this is certainly a drink you’ll want to have more than once. Not only does this bright red drink stand well on its own, but it’s also an excellent mix to add to a frozen treat or sparkling beverage. When it comes to black cherry drinks, this Crystal Light mix absolutely puts the cherry on top.
Just because this wasn’t as sugary as a Kool-Aid or Hawaiian Punch, that didn’t stop this drink mix from being just as good. The sensationally sweet black cherry pairs perfectly with the slightly sour lime flavoring. Even though this mix isn’t as easy to find in stores as Crystal Light’s pink lemonade, this is certainly a drink you’ll want to have more than once. Not only does this bright red drink stand well on its own, but it’s also an excellent mix to add to a frozen treat or sparkling beverage. When it comes to black cherry drinks, this Crystal Light mix absolutely puts the cherry on top.
Fruit Punch
Peach Iced Tea
Pink Lemonade
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While some may avoid the drink due to what a few people might perceive to be a “girly” color, they’re missing out if they’ve never tried a glass of pink lemonade before. We have drinks that are named after the fruit they contain, and there are drinks that are named after the hue of the beverage, but pink lemonade is a unique drink that is named after both its color (pink) and the fruit (lemonade). Pink lemons exist, though they don’t make pink lemonade — Crystal Light’s Pink Lemonade Drink Mix, however, does turn into a beautifully bright pink drink the moment the water mixes with the powder.
This pink drink might not be from Starbucks, but it tastes exactly like a pink lemonade that you’d find at a lemonade stand. It’s got that nice sweet taste that lemonade usually has, and the same tart kick that we love about the lemon-y drink. Some might consider the tartness a little overwhelming, but that’s what we love about this summer beverage. This ranks above the normal lemonade mix not only for its pretty color, but we also found it tasted slightly sweeter — even though there’s no sugar. Out of all the pink drinks Crystal Light has to offer, you won’t be disappointed with this perfectly pink lemonade.
This pink drink might not be from Starbucks, but it tastes exactly like a pink lemonade that you’d find at a lemonade stand. It’s got that nice sweet taste that lemonade usually has, and the same tart kick that we love about the lemon-y drink. Some might consider the tartness a little overwhelming, but that’s what we love about this summer beverage. This ranks above the normal lemonade mix not only for its pretty color, but we also found it tasted slightly sweeter — even though there’s no sugar. Out of all the pink drinks Crystal Light has to offer, you won’t be disappointed with this perfectly pink lemonade.
Lemon Iced Tea
Raspberry Lemonade
The Crystal Light drink mix that places third on this list also happens to be the final lemonade flavor the brand offers. While the Crystal Light Raspberry Lemonade Mix isn’t as much of a classic as regular or pink lemonade, this beverage surpassed the other flavors thanks to its incredibly sweet and fruity flavor. When you mix this drink, the color starts off as a little murkier than the bright and colorful pink or yellow of the other lemonades. However, as it fills up, it starts to take on a darker, more raspberry color. If you were smart enough not to let the darker color steer you away, then you know just how great the raspberry lemonade is.
Raspberries tend to be more sweet than tart, and the raspberry lemonade of Crystal Light is certainly less tart than the other two lemonades, which we thought was actually a nice twist on a lemonade drink. It does have a tang to it, but it’s balanced out by the sweet raspberry flavoring, making for a wonderfully refreshing drink. This flavor is also pretty common in stores, so you can likely find it in your nearest Target or Giant. If you’re looking for a drink that truly tastes like raspberries, then this drink is perfect to pair with a shepherd salad or cold cut sandwich at lunch.
Raspberries tend to be more sweet than tart, and the raspberry lemonade of Crystal Light is certainly less tart than the other two lemonades, which we thought was actually a nice twist on a lemonade drink. It does have a tang to it, but it’s balanced out by the sweet raspberry flavoring, making for a wonderfully refreshing drink. This flavor is also pretty common in stores, so you can likely find it in your nearest Target or Giant. If you’re looking for a drink that truly tastes like raspberries, then this drink is perfect to pair with a shepherd salad or cold cut sandwich at lunch.
Classic Orange
We all remember waking up in the morning to buttermilk flapjacks and an ice-cold glass of orange juice. Orange is a universally loved flavor, and whether it’s orange soda or orange cream pops, there’s no denying the orange fascination that has swept across the world. Despite the many orange-flavored drinks available, it’s difficult to find one that is minimal in sugar yet captures the citrusy taste of a glass of orange juice. When we first tried Crystal Light’s Classic Orange Flavor, we were shocked by just how authentic it tasted, and it took us right back to our favorite morning breakfast drinks.
The classic orange flavor is a lot like the Citrus offering of Crystal Light, with more orange flavor as opposed to an ambiguous citrus taste. The boxes do look similar though, so make sure you’re reading the flavor labeling before purchasing this beverage. While it doesn’t have any caffeine in it, there was nothing we could complain about in regards to the flavor of this drink, and we wish it was just as popular as the lemonades and iced teas. Nevertheless, if you see the orange-colored box of this Crystal Light flavor, you won’t be disappointed, and this drink will make your day just as refreshing as a real glass of OJ.
The classic orange flavor is a lot like the Citrus offering of Crystal Light, with more orange flavor as opposed to an ambiguous citrus taste. The boxes do look similar though, so make sure you’re reading the flavor labeling before purchasing this beverage. While it doesn’t have any caffeine in it, there was nothing we could complain about in regards to the flavor of this drink, and we wish it was just as popular as the lemonades and iced teas. Nevertheless, if you see the orange-colored box of this Crystal Light flavor, you won’t be disappointed, and this drink will make your day just as refreshing as a real glass of OJ.
