If you’ve been searching for Alani Nu in Australian shops lately and coming up short, you’re not the only one. The colourful cans, the fun flavour drops, the zero-sugar formula that didn’t taste like compromise – Alani built a loyal following here, and many of those fans are now wondering what to reach for next.
The good news? The same things that made Alani great – clean energy, bold flavours, no sugar, no crash – are exactly what’s driving the next wave of energy drinks in Australia. If you loved Alani Nu, there are some seriously good options already on Aussie shelves.
A Quick Note on What Happened
In April 2025, Celsius Holdings acquired Alani Nu in a $1.8 billion deal, making Alani officially part of the Celsius family. Since then, Alani’s focus has been primarily on the US market, and Australian availability has become limited.
The silver lining? Alani’s “sister brand” is one of the best alternatives out there – and you can still get it locally.
What Made Alani Special (And What to Look for in an Alternative)
Before we dive into picks, let’s talk about what actually made Alani Nu different from a standard energy drink. If you loved it, chances are you loved:
- Zero sugar, zero crash – functional energy without the sugar hangover
- Bold, fun flavours – the kind that taste like dessert, not a chemistry experiment
- A lifestyle, not just a drink – aimed at the gym-and-go crowd rather than the all-nighter crowd
- Cleaner ingredients – things like B vitamins, biotin, and L-theanine instead of just caffeine and sugar
- Aesthetic that didn’t feel “energy drink-ish” – the look mattered
Knowing that, here are the Aussie-available picks that hit those same notes.
CELSIUS – The Closest Match (And Literally Alani’s Sister Brand)
CELSIUS is the obvious starting point, and not just because it owns Alani. It’s the brand Alani fans tend to gravitate towards naturally:
- Zero sugar, low sodium, no high fructose corn syrup
- Functional ingredients – green tea extract, guarana, ginger root, B vitamins
- Gluten-free and lifestyle-focused
- Sparkling, light, refreshing – much closer to Alani’s flavour profile than to a traditional energy drink
If Alani’s clean-energy positioning was what won you over, Celsius is the most direct match you can get. And since they’re now part of the same parent company, the brand philosophy genuinely overlaps.
Closest flavour matches: Sparkling Wild Berry, Sparkling Peach Vibe, Sparkling Tropical Vibe.
OxyShred – For the Fitness-Forward Alani Fan
If you reached for Alani as a pre-gym pick-me-up, OxyShred Energy by EHPlabs is a strong match:
- Zero sugar, zero calories
- Sensible 113mg caffeine per can
- Functional add-ins – L-Carnitine, taurine, green tea, B vitamins
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Bold, fruity flavour range – Gummy Snake, Voodoo Blackberry, Peach Mango, Cali Cola
The flavour vibes are arguably the most Alani-like of any energy drink in Australia right now. If you were a Strawberry Sunrise, Dream Float, or Juicy Peach fan, OxyShred’s lineup will feel familiar.
Kamikaze – The Aussie-Made Pick
Kamikaze Energy is locally made in Australia, which is something Alani never could claim:
- No added sugar, vegan-friendly, gluten-free
- L-Citrulline and beta-alanine – more pre-workout focused
- Fun flavours like Rainbow Gummy, Hawaiian Splice, Apple Fizz, Creaming Soda
- Lightly sparkling – similar mouthfeel to Alani
If supporting an Australian brand matters to you, this is the standout choice. The flavour development team clearly understands the same playful, candy-adjacent flavour world that Alani helped popularise.
A Quick Flavour-to-Flavour Cheat Sheet
If you had a go-to Alani flavour from the Australian range, here’s where to start:
- Alani Nu Strawberry Sunrise → Try OxyShred Infinity Strawberry Sunrise or Celsius Sparkling Kiwi Strawberry
- Alani Nu Witch’s Brew → Try OxyShred Voodoo Blackberry or Kamikaze Blue Raspberry
- Alani Nu Dream Float → Try Kamikaze Creaming Soda or Oxyshread Gummy Snake
- Alani Nu Watermelon Wave → Try Celsius Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade or Kamikaze Hawaiian Splice
- Alani Nu Juicy Peach → Try OxyShred Infinity Peach Mango
Worth saying: these aren’t carbon copies. They’re matches on the vibe – similar flavour profile, similar zero-sugar promise, similar lifestyle fit.
Where to Get Them in Australia
All three brands – Celsius, OxyShred, and Kamikaze – are stocked by Kelly’s Distributors and delivered Australia-wide, with no minimum order. Whether you’re stocking a gym fridge, a café cooler, or just your own kitchen, you can grab them through our energy drinks range.
For retailers and venues that previously ordered Alani for their stock, all three of these are commercially viable alternatives with strong customer recognition.
