“Consumers have been asking for years when we would release a sugar-free version of the OG Monster,” said Dan McHugh, chief marketing officer at Monster Energy, in a statement. “But we didn’t want to do it until we had the formula just right — and we believe we have nailed it.”

With a retooled energy blend, an innovative new sweetener system and years of trial and error, Monster’s team of scientists have concocted what is 100% Monster and 0% sugar, the company says. Primed with 160 mg of caffeine — like its predecessor — Monster Energy Zero Sugar helps fight fatigue, and improve mental performance and focus, it adds.

“We are very proud of our existing sugar-free Monster Energy Ultra line, and all of its incredible innovative flavors,” McHugh added. “But we were long-overdue on a zero-sugar version of our flagship flavor. The time of Monster Energy Zero Sugar is now.”