ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

Posted on July 21, 2023 | Last updated January 31, 2025

ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA
Originally released in 2016, ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE made a comeback in Canada in April 2023.

This isn’t just a simple re-release—it has been introduced as a new lemonade flavor. Since it has been discontinued in the U.S., this review covers the only existing version of PURE ZERO LEMONADE.

ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

Manufacturer	ROCKSTAR
Country of Origin	Canada
Price	300 JPY
Flavor	Lemonade
Total rating	★★★★★

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Flavor of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

Upon opening the can, a refreshing, tart lemon aroma spreads, combined with the sweet scent of a well-sugared lemonade. The biggest surprise? The liquid inside is yellow, unlike the original version. Let's give it a taste.
Flavor of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

The flavor is a rich, sweet lemonade with a smooth sweetness and just the right amount of acidity to balance it out. It definitely has a different taste profile compared to the original. The color alone makes it obvious that this is a completely new formula, and the "NEW" label on the can makes perfect sense.

When enjoyed at room temperature, it offers an incredibly smooth and dense lemonade flavor, making it hard to believe it's zero sugar.

For a refreshing summer drink, adding ice to mellow out the sweetness works great as well.
Flavor of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

However, my personal recommendation is to drink it at room temperature. It completely masks the taste of artificial sweeteners, delivering a rich lemonade sweetness that feels nothing like a zero-sugar drink.

If this were a full-sugar version, it might actually end up being too thick, potentially overpowering the lemon notes.

This is easily one of the best lemonades I’ve had in years. I rarely give full ratings, but this one deserves a solid 5 stars.

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

Contains 160mg of caffeine, 66mg of taurine, 5mg of ginseng, and 2mg of guarana.

In contrast to the U.S. version of PURE ZERO, which had 240mg of caffeine, the Canadian release has always contained a more standard 160mg. For those who regularly consume caffeine, this is a comfortable amount.

Design of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

Rockstar Canada continues to use the flawed design from 2023, where the product name and flavor are not visible from the front.

Design of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA

Since both English and French are official languages in Canada, the can features text in both languages on opposite sides. This means that when browsing in stores, you have to rotate the can to check the flavor, which is quite inconvenient. Hopefully, they will improve this design soon.

Here’s a comparison with the original ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA design.
Design of ROCKSTAR PURE ZERO LEMONADE CANADA