Smirnoff Red, White & Berry 750ML

Smirnoff Red, White & Berry 750ML is a cherry, citrus, and blue raspberry flavored vodka bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof) in a 750ml format. This US-exclusive expression earned a Platinum Medal at the 2019 SIP Awards, validating its place among the best-regarded flavored vodkas on the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 30% (60 proof)  |  Origin: New York, NY, USA  |  Style: Flavored Vodka  |  Producer: The Smirnoff Co. (Diageo)

Production & Heritage

Smirnoff traces its roots to P. A. Smirnov, who established his Moscow distillery in 1864 and developed the charcoal filtration method that remains central to the brand's identity. Now produced by Diageo in the United States, Red, White & Berry starts with a corn-based spirit that is triple distilled and filtered ten times before being infused with cherry, citrus, and blue raspberry flavors. The lower 60-proof bottling strength distinguishes it from the flagship No. 21 (80 proof), making it approachable as a standalone sipper or a ready mixer.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet red cherry dominates the nose immediately, followed by candy-like raspberry and a faint citrus brightness. Some reviewers liken the opening aroma to Hawaiian punch with layered notes of orange and lemon underneath.

Taste: Cherry and blue raspberry hit the palate first, joined quickly by a tangy orange note at mid-palate. The flavor builds toward a tart raspberry-lemonade peak that balances sweetness against enough acidity to keep it from becoming cloying. A creamy vanilla undertone emerges toward the end, lending body without added sugar.

Finish: Smooth and moderately sweet, fading relatively quickly with lingering cherry candy and a light lime-zest zing. The finish stays clean thanks to the ten-pass filtration.

How to Drink Red, White & Berry

Chilled and served as a shot is the most common approach, though some find the sweetness a touch intense on its own; a splash of soda water opens it up nicely. Three cocktails worth trying:

• Patriot Punch — mix with lemonade and a float of blue curaçao for a layered red-white-blue party drink that plays off the existing cherry and citrus notes.
• Berry Vodka Collins — combine with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda; the built-in raspberry flavor reduces the need for extra sweetener.
• Frozen Berry Lemonade — blend with ice, frozen berries, and a squeeze of lime for a slushy summer serve where the citrus backbone keeps everything balanced.

Best For

• Fourth of July and Memorial Day gatherings where a patriotic theme matters
• Large-batch summer cocktails served poolside or at cookouts
• Stocking a home bar for guests who prefer fruit-forward, lower-proof spirits
• Mixing creative frozen drinks when entertaining a crowd on a budget

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Red, White & Berry taste like? It leads with bold cherry and blue raspberry sweetness, transitions through a tart citrus-lemonade peak, and finishes smooth with a hint of creamy vanilla. The overall impression is fruit-forward and candy-like without heavy alcohol burn.

How does Red, White & Berry compare to Smirnoff No. 21? Smirnoff No. 21 is an unflavored 80-proof vodka designed for versatility, while Red, White & Berry is a 60-proof flavored expression built around cherry, citrus, and blue raspberry. The lower proof and added fruit character make Red, White & Berry sweeter and more immediately mixable, whereas No. 21 provides a neutral base for classic cocktails.

Is Red, White & Berry good for cocktails? Yes — its built-in fruit flavors and moderate 30% ABV make it an efficient cocktail ingredient that requires fewer add-ins. It works especially well in lemonade-based drinks, frozen blends, and party punches.

Where is Red, White & Berry made? It is produced by The Smirnoff Co. in New York, NY, under the ownership of Diageo. The expression is exclusive to the US market.

What foods pair well with Red, White & Berry? Grilled chicken skewers with a berry glaze complement the fruit notes; fresh watermelon wedges echo its summer character; vanilla cheesecake mirrors the creamy vanilla finish; lemon bars play off the citrus backbone; and sharp white cheddar provides a savory contrast to the sweetness.

What sizes does Red, White & Berry come in? The standard offering is the 750ml bottle, though Smirnoff frequently releases seasonal formats including 1L and 1.75L sizes depending on retailer availability.

Is Red, White & Berry worth the price? Red, White & Berry positions squarely in the value tier of flavored vodkas, delivering SIP Awards Platinum-level quality at an accessible price point. For large-format entertaining or batch cocktails, it represents strong value.

Why Red, White & Berry?

A Platinum Medal at the 2019 SIP Awards — a competition judged by everyday consumers rather than industry insiders — speaks to this expression's broad drinkability. The triple-distilled, ten-times-filtered production inherited from P. A. Smirnov's 1864 method gives it a cleaner base than many competitors in the value-priced flavored vodka segment. Its US-exclusive status and patriotic branding have made it a seasonal staple that reliably returns each spring. For anyone building summer cocktails without an arsenal of mixers, the cherry-citrus-raspberry profile does much of the work straight out of the bottle.