Vodka Red Bull
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| A Vod-Bomb in a plastic cup | |
| Type | Cocktail |
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| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | On the rocks, or Straight up |
| Standard drinkware |
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| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | Either mix, with or without ice, or drop a shot of vodka into the Red Bull in the style of Depth charge |
An alcoholic drink most commonly known as a RBV. Also known as a VBR, or a Vod-Bomb,[1] Birch, Vod Bull, or a 'DVR' (double vodka red bull), it is a cocktail made by mixing vodka and the caffeinated energy drink Red Bull. It is generally popular among 18–30 year olds in bars and nightclubs around the world.[2] Red Bull has been used as mixer in Europe since the 1990s, but the drink became especially popular in North America in the 21st century.[3][4]
The ratio of Red Bull to Vodka varies widely, but is usually around 3:1.[5] In some places it is customary to serve an entire can with a single shot of vodka, in others a can may be split between several glasses, each containing several shots of vodka. The Red Bull dominates so that the flavor of the alcohol is not too strong.
Caffeinated alcoholic energy drinks can be hazardous, as caffeine can mask the influence of alcohol and may lead a person to misinterpret their actual level of intoxication.[6][7] It was reported in Sweden that two people died after drinking Vodka Red Bull. The Swedish National Food Administration is investigating and has issued a public warning, telling people not to drink Red Bull mixed with alcohol or after heavy exercise.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Bruni, Frank (October 10, 2010). "Caffeine and Alcohol: Wham! Bam! Boozled.". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/weekinreview/31bruni.html. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ Clayton James Mosher; Scott Akins (2007). Drugs and drug policy: the control of consciousness alteration. SAGE. ISBN 978-0-7619-3007-5. http://books.google.com/books?id=aDMvoMxx0-IC. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ Duane Swierczynski (1 June 2003). The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion: 151 Cocktails That Will Freshen Your Breath, Impress a Hot Date, Cure a Hangover, and More!. Quirk Books. ISBN 978-1-931686-29-7. http://books.google.com/books?id=uqtmCO0dpBMC. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Mixed messages: Alcohol and Red Bull". CBC Marketplace. February 5, 2011. http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/pre-2007/files/health/redbull/alcohol.html. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Vodka Red Bull recipe". Drinknation.com. http://www.drinknation.com/drink/vodka-red-bull. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ "Mixing vodka and Red Bull can be deadly, warn experts". The Daily Mail. November 2007. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-491765/Mixing-vodka-Red-Bull-deadly-warn-experts.html. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Mixing Alcohol and Caffeine Makes Drinkers Feel More Impulsive, Says Study". ABC News. April 15, 2011. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/dangers-alcoholic-energy-drinks/story?id=13384522. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
- ^ "Red Bull in suspected link to deaths". BBC News. 2001-07-12. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1435409.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
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