According to the New York Daily News, New Yorkers that have been missing their favorite alcoholic energy drink can finally feel happy once again. Four Loko is back on the shelves in New York, although this time without the caffeine.
The revamped cans look identical to the original versions, and still weigh in at 12% alcohol content, but the new blend has no caffeine, taurine, or guarana. Health and government officials have deemed that these ingredients mixed with alcohol are toxic.
“Caffeine or not, if they are still selling it to kids, we will be cracking down. Kids still like it,” said Michael Jones, who runs the State Liquor Authority’s city operations.
The new and improved Four Loko has been on shelves in New York for the past six weeks, according to officials.
“It still has the name. Kids are going to go crazy,” said Four Loko Fan Danny Ambrose from Staten Island. “Now, it’s basically a beer.”
