15 Red Bull Flavors Ranked Worst To Best

The world of energy drinks is incredibly vast, and at this point, it's fair to say they're here to stay. Energy drinks have been around since 1960 after making their first appearances in Europe and Asia and then making their way to the United States market. They're jam-packed with high amounts of caffeine to keep sleep at bay, and over the years, a number of brands have jumped on the bandwagon to dish up the latest and greatest products. But one brand, Red Bull, continues to soar to impressively high numbers, despite the competition, reaching a record sales number of 7.5 billion cans worldwide in 2019.

Red Bull has been around since 1976, later making its way to the United States in 1997. And since then, the brand has continued to grow and offer variations on its original energy drink, debuting a flavor for everyone to love.

But with so many flavors to choose from, of course, some options are better than others. And we're here to help with that. We sat down and tried can after can of Red Bull so you don't have to. And after plenty of caffeine jitters, we ranked them worst to best. Get ready to dive in and get your wiiings.

First things first: When it comes to blueberry flavored products, you have to be a huge blueberry fan. Well, actually, you have to be a fan of artificial blueberry flavor. Really, most blueberry products on the market don't taste like actual fresh blueberries, and this flavor isn't an exception.

This was one of the first of Red Bull's Editions flavors that launched in 2012 when the energy drink producer wanted to broaden its demographic. The company wanted its products to appeal to consumers who didn't necessarily enjoy the original Red Bull, so it offered flavored versions that might mask the original flavor of Red Bull. But honestly? The original is so much better than this stuff.

Pretty much everything about this flavor is artificial. It's artificially flavored, and there's even artificial blue coloring added to the product. It tastes like a mixture of blueberry pancake syrup with cough syrup, and truly, that's in the worst way possible. It's a harsh, totally unrefreshing flavor, with a bit too much of a fake-fruit punch. 

At the time of this writing, this flavor is not currently available.

When it comes to sugar-free energy drinks, it seems like it's necessary to mask the unpleasant chemical flavors that come with artificial sweeteners. Therefore, many Red Bull flavors seem pretty strong and sometimes even overwhelming. But if the flavors covers up those less-than-appetizing tastes from the artificial sweeteners, they may just be worth it.

Luckily, Red Bull has done that for you here. Red Bull released its SugarFree Pear Edition in 2019, right at the same time as the Peach Edition. And truth be told, adding a pear flavor to the lineup (and especially making it sugar-free) just seems random.

Opening the can, you get strong aromas of pear, which is actually quite pleasant. But the aromas don't match the flavor. The flavor is a light pear flavor, which is actually quite good. But with the pairing of sugarfree Red Bull and the artificial sweeteners that come with it, you get that chemical aftertaste that can't be ignored. The artificial pear flavor leads into the super-sweet qualities brought forth by the artificial sugars, and it's just not worth another sip. It's a decent swap for sugarfree Red Bull if you want something quick and easy with a bit of flavor, but it's definitely not a favorite to keep at the top of the flavor list.

At the time of this writing, this flavor is not currently available.

It's pretty hard to get on board with cranberry-flavored anything. Let's face it, when you think of cranberries, it's hard not to immediately jump to that jellied goo at Thanksgiving or maybe that unsatisfying cranberry juice if you absolutely have to drink it. But otherwise? Cranberry is definitely not a flavor people are choosing over other options very often.

The Red Edition Red Bull with Cranberry flavor was part of the original lineup when Red Bull introduced its Editions flavors in 2012. At the time, the company offered blueberry, lime, and cranberry flavors at 7-Eleven stores. But because people were so excited to see fruity Red Bull flavors, the distribution eventually expanded.

The flavor of the Cranberry Red Bull is sweet and tart, but it isn't overpowering. It has a hint of a cherry taste to it. But overall, it's just hard to get past the idea of sipping on cranberry-flavored anything for fun.

Stumbling on a can of Red Bull with the word "pomegranate" on the label might be confusing. Pomegranates can definitely get a bad rap, with their punchy red, thick skin. In season during winter, they can be incredibly tart, with a hint of sweetness. Why would you possibly want an entire Red Bull flavor devoted to this fruit?

Surprisingly, Red Bull pulled it off flawlessly with this release in winter 2021 (via PR Newswire). And really, drinking a Pomegranate Red Bull is way more enjoyable than trying to enjoy the actual fruit. This winter sipper has a strong smell of pomegranate juice right off the bat. Each sip is balanced, creating what Red Bull describes as "pleasantly tart." It's not too sweet, it's not too tart. It's a great balance, complete with a hint of spice, creating a punchy flavor to enjoy in winter. The only problem? Sipping on a winter fruit with winter spices doesn't sound that appealing during any other season, so this can is only around for a limited time during the colder months. But when it's in stores, it's certainly worth a try.

At the time of this writing, this flavor is not currently available.

As Red Bull has continuously expanded its flavor offerings, the Orange Edition, boasting a refreshing tangerine flavor, debuted in 2016.

This flavor tastes just like if Red Bull and orange soda had a baby — the most beautiful baby. This flavor is wildly refreshing without going too overboard on the orange flavor or feeling too syrupy. Citrus flavors tend to work really well with Red Bull, but this flavor does it in a way that's almost too good to be true. And, if you don't want all of the calories from an orange soda, such as Orange Fanta, this just might be your perfect replacement. You can get the same flavor of Orange Fanta but with a caffeine boost. It's almost like your favorite childhood soda grew up and has to go to work with you now.

Of course, orange-flavored products tend to utilize artificial ingredients to make their products taste good. And Red Bull is no exclusion to that category, as it uses natural and artificial ingredients in this flavor. But this flavor is done in a way that doesn't taste artificial at all. 

At the time of this writing, this flavor is not currently available.

Red Bull strikes again in 2020 with another genius development in the flavor department. Seriously, the recipe developers at Red Bull have been on a roll coming up with new flavors.

Before fall even hit, Red Bull announced its Winter Edition flavor for 2020 in September. Hello, Arctic Berry. And while it seemed a little early to be amping up the release of this new flavor, it wasn't hard to figure out why after just one sip. The arctic berry flavor is crazy good, and it certainly deserves the extra time in the spotlight.

The light, icy blue can just screams winter adventure, whether in the form of skiing, snowboarding, or just simply taking a snowy walk. Really, this flavor is so good it can be consumed at any time of day. Despite what the can makes it look like, it's not a syrupy blue raspberry flavor. Instead, the flavor is light and refreshing, with bold notes of flavorful raspberry, making for a deliciously balanced energy drink.

Let's be honest here: If you're going to be able to enjoy a flavor of Red Bull with coconut at the heart of it, you have to actually like coconut. But with this amazing flavor, you don't have to be too much of a die-hard coconut lover. Whereas many coconut-flavored products can go a little overboard, this Red Bull Edition flavor is all about balance. It might just be the perfect flavor for anyone to enjoy.

The Coconut Berry flavor launched in 2018 and was sold as part of the Summer Edition lineup, then later renamed as The Coconut Edition. And at the time, Red Bull announced it would be around for a limited run. But luckily, that didn't stick, and it ended up being more than just a summer fling.

The flavor is a great mixture of blue raspberry on the front of the sip, leading into delicious notes of coconut. It doesn't taste like overwhelming fake coconut flavor like many products can, giving off the feeling that you're drinking sunscreen. It's the perfect pairing of coconut and berry flavors, offering up a delicious energy drink.