Vodka Red Bull

Vodka Red Bull
Cocktail
A homemade Vodka Red Bull
TypeMixed drink
ServedOn the rocks, or straight up
Standard drinkware
Highball glass
Commonly used ingredients
PreparationEither mix, with or without ice, or drop a shot of vodka into the Red Bull in the style of depth charge

Vodka Red Bull (alternatively Red Bull Vodka) is a caffeinated alcoholic drink consisting of the energy drink Red Bull and varying amounts of vodka.[1] Although some people consider it a cocktail, it fails to meet this definition under the International Bartending Association's criteria.

Red Bull has been used as a general mixer in alcoholic beverages in Europe since the 1980s,[2] though not specifically with vodka. However, the drink became especially popular in the US, following its invention by Matt Pickin in the United Kingdom, when it began being served at San Francisco's Legendary Butter Bar[citation needed].[3][4]

The ratio of Red Bull to vodka varies but is usually ¾ of Red Bull and ¼ of vodka. In some places, it is customary to serve an entire can with a single shot of vodka; in others, a can may be split between several glasses, each containing several shots of vodka. The Red Bull dominates so that the flavour of the alcohol is not too strong.[5]

  1. ^ Bruni, Frank (10 October 2010). "Caffeine and Alcohol: Wham! Bam! Boozled". The New York Times. p. WK5. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  2. ^ Bruni, Frank (10 October 2010). "Caffeine and Alcohol: Wham! Bam! Boozled". The New York Times. p. WK5. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  3. ^ Swierczynski, Duane (2003). The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion: 151 Cocktails That Will Freshen Your Breath, Impress a Hot Date, Cure a Hangover, and More!. Philadelphia: Quirk Books. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-931686-29-7. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Mixed messages: Alcohol and Red Bull". Marketplace. CBC News. 5 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Guilty Pleasure Drinks: Vodka Red Bull". Liquor.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.