Red Bull Winter Edition Pistachio & Berries: Sugar vs. Sugarfree
Red Bull's limited Winter Edition Pistachio & Berries is on shelves in regular and Sugarfree, and Bevlab's Cody says the two cans taste very different.
Red Bull's 2026 US Winter Edition is Red Bull Winter Edition Pistachio & Berries. It's on shelves nationwide now in regular and Sugarfree versions, for a limited time and while supplies last.
It follows Red Bull's earlier 2026 seasonal releases, Cherry Sakura in the spring and Sudachi Lime in the summer. This time the brand went with a nut-and-berry flavor instead of fruit or citrus. We tried both versions side by side, and the two cans don't taste like the same drink.
Pistachio First, Berries Second
Red Bull's Editions are flavored takes on the original. Red Bull says the Winter Edition has the same functional ingredients as Red Bull Energy Drink, with a flavor made for the season.
Red Bull describes the flavor as subtle pistachio with hints of caramel, then a bright blend of berries and a smooth finish. The pistachio comes from artificial flavoring, and the drink contains no nuts.
The can is pistachio green, and you can buy it three ways:
- 8.4 fl oz single cans
- 12 fl oz single cans
- Four-packs of 12 fl oz cans
The Winter Edition is also in the Red Bull Advent Calendar, a 24-can holiday assortment sold at select retailers nationwide while supplies last.
- Pistachio & Berries (24 8.4oz Cans: $58.15)
- Iced Vanilla Berry (24 12oz Cans: $107.99)
Quick Formula Check
Only the flavor is new. Red Bull says the functional ingredients match the original Red Bull Energy Drink in both the regular and Sugarfree cans. For the full Sugarfree label, ingredient by ingredient, see our Red Bull Winter Edition Sugarfree page.
Bevlab's Review: Sugar vs. Sugarfree
Bevlab's Cody tried both versions, and they taste quite different.
The regular can is mostly pistachio. Cody got an earthy, nutty aftertaste that stays after each sip, and the berries in Red Bull's description get pushed to the background.
The Sugarfree goes the other way. The berries come through more, and the drink tastes brighter and less like a dessert.
Overall, Cody found the flavor underwhelming after all the buildup before release. If you're going to try it anyway, he recommends the Sugarfree.
Is It Worth a Winter Can?
Start with the Sugarfree if you're curious, since it's the version where the berries actually show up. If you want the full pistachio experience, the regular can delivers it, but Cody thinks the flavor didn't live up to the hype.
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