Can energy drinks pick up on breathalyzers?

Energy drinks do not contain alcohol and therefore will not cause a false positive on a breathalyzer. Breathalyzers specifically detect the presence of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in the breath, which is produced by the body when it metabolizes alcoholic beverages. Energy drinks, on the other hand, typically contain caffeine, sugar, and other ingredients that provide a boost of energy but do not contain alcohol.