Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit(Cactus Fruit)

Posted on January 1, 2023 | Last updated February 1, 2025

Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit
Released in March 2022, the 2021 Summer Edition has become a permanent addition to the lineup. While the dragon fruit flavor isn’t an exact match for the real fruit, the fruity taste is still delicious and ranks among the best of the past editions.

With the release of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit, the RED BULL GREEN EDITION Kiwi Apple, which had been available since 2017, has been replaced by the new Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit.

Similarly, the flavor released in Europe in 2021, Red Bull SUMMER EDITION 2021 Cactus Fruit, has also become part of the Red Bull GREEN EDITION lineup. Although the flavor name is "Cactus Fruit," it has been reviewed here as "Dragon Fruit" under the same review.

Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit(Cactus Fruit)

Manufacturer	Red Bull
Country of Origin
Price	3.79 JPY
Flavor	Grape、Dragonfruit
Total rating	★★★★☆

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Flavor of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit

When you open the can, a fruity grape scent bursts out. The real grape flavor I experienced in last year's SUMMER EDITION has made a return, and I can immediately feel the excitement from the aroma. Let’s take a sip.

Flavor of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit
Upon tasting, the sweet and sour, authentic grape flavor spreads. The delicate balance of sweetness and sourness is gentle, allowing you to enjoy the fresh, juicy taste of grape flesh.

Furthermore, a slight acidity and faint bitterness contribute to the realistic taste of the grape skin. Despite being a juice-free product, the richness and authenticity of the fruit flavor make this one of the top flavors in the Edition series, which has become a permanent product.

Although the flavor is named "Dragon Fruit," it’s debatable whether it truly tastes like dragon fruit. This is because dragon fruit itself doesn’t have the distinct sweet-sour flavor typical of other fruits. The flavor in this GREEN EDITION is best enjoyed as a dragon fruit-inspired taste.

When it was first released as a seasonal product in 2021, I knew it was bound to become a permanent product due to its outstanding flavor. I’m thrilled to see that it has become permanent not only in the US but also in many other countries, including Europe. Now, you can enjoy this flavor all over the world, so be sure to try it if you're traveling abroad.

Energy Ingredients of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit

Energy Ingredients of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit
Contains 114mg of caffeine and 1420mg of taurine.

Design of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit

Design of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit
The design remains the same as the 2021 Summer Edition, with a renewal into the Green Edition.

The red-pink color represents the fruit, yet, curiously, it's in a green can for the "GREEN EDITION."

Design of Red Bull GREEN EDITION Dragon Fruit
It seems the design was inspired more by the green of the cactus rather than the actual dragon fruit.

It might have been better to align the can color and product name more closely with the flavor’s image. However, I believe the limitation of using color alone to represent flavors has already been reached about 4-5 years ago, so I hope for a design change soon.

Since Red Bull rarely misses in terms of taste, it would be great to see the can design evolve to reflect the high quality of the flavor as well.