New Amsterdam Red Berry 750ML

New Amsterdam Red Berry 750ML is a flavored grain vodka bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) and infused with natural raspberry, strawberry, and boysenberry flavors. Awarded 90 points by The Tasting Panel in 2016, this expression delivers a berry-forward profile grounded by the brand's signature five-times-distilled, three-times-filtered base spirit.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 proof)  |  Origin: Modesto, California, USA  |  Flavored Vodka  |  Distillery: E. & J. Gallo Winery

Production & Heritage

New Amsterdam vodka is produced by E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, California — one of the largest wine and spirits producers in the United States. The base spirit is distilled five times from American grain and filtered three times for a characteristically clean, neutral canvas. For the Red Berry expression, natural flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and boysenberry are introduced after distillation and filtration, producing a fruit-driven vodka that retains the smooth, unfussy character of the original unflavored bottling.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh raspberries lead the nose, followed closely by ripe strawberry and a subtle undercurrent of boysenberry. The overall impression is bright and inviting without coming across as artificial or cloying.

Taste: The entry is smooth and slightly creamy, with vibrant red berry flavors hitting the mid-palate immediately. A touch of lime zest lifts the sweetness, while hints of brown spice and sweet vanilla round out the profile and add unexpected depth.

Finish: Clean and crisp, with a silky mouthfeel that trails off into a lingering berry-infused smoothness. There is no harsh alcohol burn — the 35% ABV keeps things light and approachable.

How to Drink Red Berry

Chilled and served straight or over ice is the most direct way to appreciate the berry character, though a splash of soda water also works well on warm days. Beyond simple serves, Red Berry shines in mixed drinks: a Berry Lemonade pairs it with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for a tart-sweet crowd-pleaser; a Cosmopolitan variation substitutes it for plain vodka, amplifying the cranberry-berry interplay; and a Red Berry Mule combines it with ginger beer and a lime squeeze, where the ginger spice complements the brown spice and vanilla notes already present in the spirit.

Best For

• Mixing pitcher cocktails for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings
• Introducing someone to flavored vodka without an overly sweet profile
• Stocking a home bar with a versatile, cocktail-friendly berry spirit
• Bringing a bottle to a casual house party or game-day celebration

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Red Berry taste like? It delivers a vibrant mix of raspberry, strawberry, and boysenberry with a touch of lime zest, brown spice, and sweet vanilla. The mouthfeel is silky smooth with a clean, crisp finish.

How does Red Berry compare to Svedka flavored vodkas? Both brands sit in a similar value tier and target a comparable audience, but New Amsterdam's five-times-distilled, three-times-filtered process gives it an arguably cleaner base spirit. Red Berry also layers in boysenberry alongside the more common raspberry and strawberry, adding a slightly deeper berry dimension than most competitors.

Is Red Berry good for cocktails? Yes — its balanced sweetness and natural berry flavors make it a reliable cocktail ingredient that doesn't require heavy additional sweeteners. The 35% ABV integrates easily into mixed drinks without overpowering other ingredients.

Where is Red Berry made? It is produced by E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, California, one of the largest wine and spirits operations in the United States. The spirit is distilled and filtered on-site before being infused with natural red berry flavors.

What foods pair well with Red Berry? Dark chocolate truffles highlight the berry sweetness; a mixed berry cheesecake mirrors the fruit profile directly; grilled chicken skewers with a berry glaze create a savory-sweet contrast; vanilla bean ice cream echoes the vanilla undertones in the spirit; and a light spinach salad with goat cheese and fresh berries makes a refreshing companion.

What sizes does Red Berry come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, and the expression is also commonly available in 1L and 1.75L formats as well as 375ml and 50ml miniatures, depending on the market.

Is Red Berry worth the price? New Amsterdam Red Berry positions firmly in the value tier of flavored vodkas, delivering a five-times-distilled base and a 90-point score from The Tasting Panel at a price point that undercuts many comparable brands. For the quality of the base spirit and the balanced berry infusion, it represents strong value.

Why Red Berry?

The 90-point rating from The Tasting Panel in 2016 is not a common achievement for a value-priced flavored vodka, and it speaks to the quality of the underlying five-times-distilled, three-times-filtered base. Where many berry-flavored vodkas lean on a single dominant fruit and compensate with sugar, Red Berry blends three distinct red berries — raspberry, strawberry, and boysenberry — then balances them with subtle spice and vanilla accents. The result is a flavored vodka that reads as layered rather than one-dimensional. For anyone building a home bar or stocking up for entertaining, it fills the role of a dependable, versatile berry spirit without demanding a premium price.