Abstract: A healthful caffeinated beverage that contains fruit juice and caffeine, preferably with a minimum of additional additives. Nutritional supplements such as vitamins and minerals may be added in small amounts, such as vitamins A, B, C, D and K, or minerals such as calcium, potassium or zinc. Preferably, the beverage contains at least 98 weight percent of fruit juice. This beverage will be beneficial for all consumers, and particularly for athletes and individuals with special medical needs who had been advised to restrict or eliminate soft drinks, coffees and teas from their diets due to the unhealthy ingredients or additives that are commonly found in those beverages.