As the new seasonal, limited-edition flavor, Red Bull Winter Edition Vanilla Berry is delicious on its own as well as in a mocktail or cocktail. Whether it is on a sunny morning, snowy day, or chilly night, the vibrant flavor has complexity that has people thirsty for more.
Throughout the various seasons, Red Bull has launched special flavors. Each one has been quite unique. While there are plenty of flavors in its permanent line, the specialty offerings invite people to enjoy an extra can before the beverage disappears.
With this Winter Edition, the sweet fruitiness feels comforting, familiar, and even exciting. Just like all the other treats on the table, this beverage feels slightly indulgent. While it will always give that burst of energy, the flavor is equally a flight of fancy.
As part of the launch, Red Bull offered a specialty cocktail. Here’s their suggestion, Polar Smash Mocktail.
Ingredients:
1 handful of blueberries
4 sage leaves
3⁄4 oz lemon juice
2 oz monk fruit syrup
2 oz of Red Bull Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry
Directions:
Add the handful of blueberries and sage leaves to a shaker and muddle
Add the lemon juice and monk fruit syrup
Add ice and shake until chilled
Strain into a glass over fresh ice
Top with Red Bull Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry
Garnish with additional sage leaves and/or blueberries
While this mocktail (or cocktail with preferred liquor addition) is delightful, it is not the only option that can be sipped. The key with Red Bull Vanilla Berry is to bring in other flavors to round out the sweetness.
Instead of an herbal note, like the sage, consider a spicy note. For example, combining tequila, Ancho Reyes and Vanilla Berry is quite delightful. It is like a spicy, seasonal margarita.
Swapping the tequila for a mezcal is equally delightful. Smokey and vanilla is always a lovely combination.
For another mocktail, bringing in the spicy flavor could be accomplished with a little muddled jalapeno. After all, swicy is still a trending flavor.
Even just adding a spicy rim or garnish to a glass is a great way to round out the sweetness. A little Tajin on the side of the glass would be quite nice.
While the holiday season seems to fly by, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Red Bull Winter Edition Vanilla Berry. Doesn’t everyone deserve a little extra jolly this spirited season?