Still, Parade was feeling bold and we went for it—taking on the near-impossible task of ranking the best Gatorade flavors in order of best to worst. (Just promise you won’t shoot the messenger on this one!) Keep reading for the 15 best Gatorade flavors over the years, from original flavors to G Zero and G2—ranked.
15 Best Gatorade Flavors—Ranked
1. Lemon-Lime Gatorade
When it comes to the top three Gatorade flavors, we’re really just splitting hairs. That’s because Lemon-Limers, Fruit Punchers, and Orange fans die-hard for their fave. There’s pretty much no changing their minds! Still, we have to award Lemon-Lime with the top spot for its overall versatility. After all, Lemon-Lime Gatorade is appropriate in just about every situation.
2. Orange Gatorade
3. Fruit Punch Gatorade
If Fruit Punch is more your thing, you’re in good company. There’s a whole sector of the Gatorade fandom dedicated to the juicy goodness of the Fruit Punch flavor. A bit richer than the Lemon-Limes and Oranges of the world, Fruit Punch is always a good choice.
4. G Zero Cool Blue Gatorade
Fans of most blue Gatorade flavors generally concur: G Zero Cool Blue Gatorade takes the cake.
5. G Zero Glacier Freeze Gatorade
Right behind Cool Blue is G Zero Glacier Freeze Gatorade. As all G Zero drinkers know, it just hits differently than the original (more sugary) recipe.
6. Green Apple Gatorade Fierce
Totally underrated (IMHO), Green Apple Gatorade Fierce is deliciously sweet. However, we can totally understand if that rubs your tastebuds the wrong way.
7. Cool Blue Gatorade
8. Icy Charge Gatorade Frost
Icy Charge Gatorade Frost is cool, sweet and mostly flies under the radar. A great option for athletes who need something they can slurp down fast and easily, we only wish Icy Charge wasn’t so hard to find.
9. Blackberry Wave Gatorade Flow
Also few and far between is Blackberry Wave Gatorade Flow—another sorely underrated flavor that mostly goes unnoticed. It doesn’t help, of course, that the flavor was discontinued a few years back, but if you’re lucky, you may still find it in stores where they haven’t yet sold out.
10. Glacier Cherry Gatorade Frost
If your palette is one that generally enjoys the “icy” and “frost” flavors of Gatorade, then you’re sure to also love Glacier Cherry Gatorade Frost. Despite the “cherry” in its title, it’s an opaque white color that gives off a glacial, cooling vibe.
11. Raspberry Lemonade G2 Gatorade
Also discontinued—but frankly, never forgotten—Raspberry Lemonade G2 Gatorade is the perfect combination of fruity and hydrating… especially for lemonade enthusiasts.
12. Fruit Brunch G2 Gatorade
Low calorie but somehow brighter than the traditional OG Fruit Punch flavor, Fruit Brunch G2 Gatorade is all the fruitiness you love of the original, but with half the sugar and yet, more taste.
13. Blue Cherry Gatorade Fierce
14. Glacier Cherry G2 Gatorade
You know what they say: Once you go G Zero, you never go back. The Glacier Cherry G2 Gatorade has less sugar but all the big, bold flavor of delicious Glacier Cherry.
15. Strawberry Lemonade Gatorade
It’s not one you see very often in the store (especially now amidst 2022’s Gatorade shortage) but if you come across a Strawberry Lemonade Gatorade at your local bodega, it’s worth taking a swig or two. Of course, some people argue that it’s watered down but depending on your taste buds, you may just enjoy the fruity, summery drink. Next up, here are 8 benefits of lemon water.
