S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGARFREE Limette

Posted on November 7, 2025 | Last updated December 14, 2025

From 2025 onward, the S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK series began releasing sugar-free versions of several existing flavors. One of them is S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette.

In the United States, sugar-free energy drinks have already become the mainstream, and this trend has been spreading to other countries as well. Against this backdrop, when I visited Austria in 2025, I was surprised to see that the sugar-free lineup within SPAR’s private brand, the "S BUDGET" series, had been significantly expanded.

At the same time, I was also surprised to find that prices had risen considerably compared to before, likely due to the impact of rising costs.

S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGARFREE Limette

Manufacturer	SPAR
Country of Origin	Austria
Price	0.59 EUR
Flavor	Lime
Total rating	★★★☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 8,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGARFREE Limette

When opened, a burst of fresh lime aroma spreads instantly, hard to believe it is sugar-free. The liquid itself is colorless. The full-sugar version of the lime flavor was lime green, so with the move to sugar-free, the color may have been removed as well to eliminate a more unhealthy-looking impression. Now, let’s take a sip.
Flavor of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette
On the palate, it has a clean and light mouthfeel, followed by lingering acidity, with a refreshing lime flavor spreading through. As is typical of European sugar-free drinks, there is almost no sweetness, resulting in a simple taste built around acidity and lime aroma.

From room temperature to refrigerator temperature, it can feel slightly underwhelming, but adding ice transforms it into a vividly fresh and crisp lime flavor.

There is hardly any unpleasant aftertaste from artificial sweeteners, and as a sugar-free lime flavor that emphasizes acidity, it can be said to achieve an above-average level of quality. The fact that SPAR offers energy drinks of this quality at such a low price is something that feels enviable from a foreigner’s perspective.

Energy Ingredients of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGARFREE Limette

Energy Ingredients of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette
Caffeine 80 mg, taurine 1,000 mg, and inositol included. It contains energy ingredients comparable to those of standard energy drinks.

Design of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGARFREE Limette

A design that is instantly recognizable as a SPAR private brand, with rows of SPAR’s fir tree logos and the red PB brand logo prominently placed.
Design of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette
By placing the "Sugar-Free" labeling larger than the flavor name, it is immediately clear that this is a sugar-free product.

Design of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette
Another notable feature is the large lime illustration, which makes it easy to recognize the flavor even though the flavor name itself is printed in smaller text.

Despite being a low-priced supermarket energy drink, the tab is properly embossed with the fir tree logo, showing attention to detail throughout the product.
Design of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette
This kind of subtle craftsmanship is one of the reasons why the S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK series has personally become one of the brands I cannot overlook.

It is not a design that fits the stereotypical image of an energy drink, nor does it push so-called "coolness" to the forefront.
Design of S BUDGET ENERGY DRINK SUGAR-FREE Limette
However, for a wide audience that does not usually purchase energy drinks or soft drinks, a simple design that clearly communicates what kind of product it is at a glance feels like a very important element of the product.