Red Berry is the flavor that did the most to establish Cîroc as a mixing brand rather than a novelty, and it remains one of the seven core expressions in the range. The base is what separates Cîroc from almost everything else on the vodka shelf: rather than grain or potato, it is distilled five times from fine French grapes in an eau de vie style, which produces a lighter and subtly fruitier spirit before any flavoring is introduced. That matters here, because a grape base and a berry infusion pull in the same direction rather than fighting each other. The label describes it as infused with natural wild berry and other fruit flavors, and the profile is broader than the name suggests: ripe raspberry and strawberry lead, with a darker wild berry note underneath and a soft rounded sweetness rather than anything sharp or candied. It is bottled at 35 percent alcohol by volume, which is 70 proof, the standard strength across the Cîroc flavored range and a deliberate step below the 80 proof unflavored bottling. That lower strength is designed for mixing, and it is where the bottle earns its keep. Serve it long over ice with lemonade or soda, build it into a berry spritz, use it as the base of a cosmopolitan variation, or pour it over crushed ice with a splash of cranberry. Product of France, imported. A dependable, high volume bottle that sells year round and moves hardest through the warmer months.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
35% |
| Proof |
70 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
France |
| Brand |
Cîroc |
| Producer |
Diageo |
| Category |
Made with Vodka Infused with Natural Flavors |
| Expression |
Red Berry |
| Base |
Fine French grapes, distilled five times |
| Flavoring |
Natural wild berry and other fruit flavors |
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear.
Nose: Ripe raspberry and strawberry lead, with a darker wild berry note behind.
Palate: Smooth and rounded. Sweet red berry fruit carries through, with the light grape base keeping it fresh rather than syrupy.
Finish: Clean and softly sweet, with lingering berry.
FAQ
Q: What proof is it?
A: 70 proof, which is 35 percent alcohol by volume. This is the standard strength across the Cîroc flavored range.
Q: What is Cîroc made from?
A: Fine French grapes rather than grain or potato, distilled five times in France.
Q: What does it taste like?
A: Ripe raspberry and strawberry with a darker wild berry note, rounded and softly sweet rather than sharp.
Q: Is it only berry flavored?
A: The label describes it as infused with natural wild berry and other fruit flavors, so the profile is a little broader than berry alone.
Q: How should I serve it?
A: Long over ice with lemonade or soda, in a berry spritz, or as the base of a cosmopolitan variation.
Q: Where can I buy Cîroc Red Berry online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
