Red Bull Editions: Red, Blue, Silver, Yellow, Cherry, Orange



The Red Bull Edition line started with three flavor variations: Red, Silver, and Blue. Soon a Summer Edition was released and more recently Orange and Cherry Editions were released under the Total Zero label.

For over a decade Red Bull has relied on their simple product line. They tried cola and even an energy shot in the USA, but reverted back to just the original and two low calorie versions.

However, there is a multi-flavored Monster hot on the heels of the Bull and I think they are a little scared. Earlier this year there was only a 700,000 million dollar gap between Red Bull and Monster and this gap has been closing as Monster spreads world-wide.

The Solution? A more diverse flavor line like their biggest competitor.

Here’s what Red Bull Red, Silver, Blue, Summer, Cherry, and Orange Editions are all about.

Total Zero Orange Edition



The Orange Edition is formulated with Red Bull’s Total Zero formula.

It is tropical orange flavored and described as orange mango.

Same energy formula as Red Bull Total Zero

Sweetened with sucralose and Ace-K

12 floz can

114mg of caffeine

Taste: Orange Edition has a lightly sweet strong orange/mango flavor and is pretty easy to drink. I couldn’t taste any of the energy ingredients, but there was a slight aftertaste from the artificial sweeteners used. All in all, a nice edition to the line and I love that it is zero sugar.

Total Zero Cherry Edition

The Cherry Edition is also formulated with Red Bull’s Total Zero formula.

It is Cherry flavored and described similar to a black cherry soda.

Same energy formula as Red Bull Total Zero

Sweetened with Sucralose and Ace-K

12 floz can

114mg of caffeine

Taste: Cherry Edition has a slightly sweet tasting cherry flavor that finishes a little on the sour side. It wasn’t bad, but not as nice as the Orange Edition in my opinion. Cherry also has a slight aftertaste from the artificial sweeteners used, but I do see this appealing to those that like cherry flavored soft drinks.

Red Bull Yellow Edition

Red Bull Yellow (previously called Summer) Edition was only available in the summertime, but look for it all year long soon.

Yellow (Summer) edition is tropical flavored

Same energy formula as original Red Bull

8.4 floz -or- 12 floz can

80mg -or- 114mg of caffeine

Taste: The Yellow has a nice tropical flavor and it reminded me of Orange but Yellow is heavy on the mango and light on the citrus, while Orange tastes the other way around.

This one is sweetened with sugar and sucralose, which cuts down on the aftertaste as well as the calories. It has the same energy blend as original Red Bull, but a little more caffeine if you choose the 12 floz can. All in all a nice tasting beverage.

Red Bull Red Edition

This version is cranberry flavored.

Same Energy Formula as original.

Sweetened with sugar.

Same price as the original.

8.4 floz can.

80mg of caffeine

Taste: Red has a light cranberry flavor, yet artificial at that. It is definitely better than Original Red Bull. The can says “artificially flavored” yet in the ingredients it only lists “natural flavors”. It wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t choose Red on a regular basis.

Silver Edition

This version is lime flavored.

Same Energy Formula.

Sweetened with sugar.

Same price as the original.

8.4 floz can.

80mg of caffeine

Taste: Silver is the citrus flavored version and this comes through nicely. It reminds me of Sprite, which is a lemon/lime flavored soda. This was my favorite Edition and what I feel is the most enjoyable to drink.

Update 4/9/2015: This was just sent to us by Red Bull….

“The Red Bull Silver Edition is still available in select markets; however, with the introduction of our new Cherry, Orange, and Yellow flavored Editions, the Red Bull Silver Edition will no longer be offered in the U.S. after stocks are depleted.“

Blue Edition

This version is blueberry flavored.

Same Energy Formula.

Sweetened with sugar.

Same price as the original.

8.4 floz can.

80mg of caffeine

Taste: Blue is blueberry flavored and it was my least favorite. I love blueberries, but hate artificial blueberry flavor, which comes through pretty heavily. It even kind of tastes a little like anise (licorice) to me. I’m definitely not a fan of Blue Edition.

Have You Tried the Red Bull Editions?

What do you think of the new flavors of Red Bull. Will Red, Blue, Yellow, Cherry, and Orange Editions propel the energy drink giant even further to the top?

Drinks are reviewed by an independent drink reviewer and do not necessarily reflect the views or beliefs of this site.

Written by Ted Kallmyer, last updated on April 16, 2015