Sometimes a black coffee just isn't enough to wake you up, and if you're trying to avoid the standard canned, gas station energy drinks, it can be difficult to find the surging energy relief you're searching for. Here are a few local specials, that will take you from dragging your feet to skipping through the rest of your morning.

RocketFuel - From Roasted Coffee

This drink is the go to for hipsters, homeless, entrepreneurs, police officers, movie stars and astronauts. The amount of Espresso in this drink should probably be illegal, but we're really glad it isn't! Also, check out their Roasted Chai. Roasted is located off of 5th and Colorado.

Red Bull Smoothies - The Daily Perk

You heard me correctly, Red Bull Smoothies. This wonderful little coffee stand has multiple flavors of Red Bull, and multiple smoothie flavor options. This is a great, refreshing way to energize your day. In fact, lets go get one now. The Daily Perk is located on twenty four road, between Patterson and G road. It's the cute little red coffee stand.

Wheat Grass Shot - The Juice Stop

This is an all natural way to kick yourself in the booty, with green goodness. Wheat grass is an ancient energy source, and it does its job. You can order a shot for a couple bucks, and although it doesn't taste that great, it will have you rocking through your day. When I don't care about taste, and I just want to crush my day, I go visit the juice stop. Juice Stopc is located in Grand Central Plaza, by Fly'n Roosters and Grand Central Liquors.

Dirty Chai / Americano - Octopus Coffee

Ok, so whenever I visit these guys, I always order either a Dirty Chai or an Americano. It kind of depends on your taste-to-energy ratio. If I really need to perk up, I'll order a large iced Americano. We're talking straight espresso and water, no room to waste. If I'm looking for some energy and some tastiness, I'll order a dirty chai. A dirty chai is simply chai tea with espresso. Octopus Coffee can be found off of Horizon Drive, and also on Main Street by the library.

Whatever it is you need to accomplish today, if you need a pick me up you should definitely give one of these wonderful beverages a try. In fact, I'm on my way out to Country Jam, so I'll grab a Red Bull smoothie on my way!

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