Team Red Vines or Twizzlers? Foodies Put 5-hour ENERGY's Newest Red Licorice Flavor to the Ultimate Taste Test

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Red licorice lovers, unite. Adding to its already tasty lineup of flavors, 5-hour ENERGY tapped into pure nostalgia with its latest Red Licorice flavor launch. These timeless pocket-sized shots deliver a quick hit of caffeine whenever you're on the go. Now, they do double duty as a sugar-free sweet treat.

There are all sorts of red licorice candy brands on grocery store shelves these days, but you can't beat the classics: Red Vines and Twizzlers. The debate about which reigns superior never ends between loyal fans of each side. So, naturally, with the launch of 5-hour ENERGY’s Red Licorice flavor, food creators wasted no time seeing which candy the shot resembled most.

Twizzlers offer a strawberry flavor with a firmer, waxier bite, while Red Vines are softer, chewier, and have a more unique taste. Zach Ciampa, also known as Snach With Zack, sampled both with a sip of the shot, ultimately giving the nod to Red Vines. Fellow creator Anidas Lajaunis backed him up. (Another win on the board for team Red Vines.)

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Longstanding debates aside, 5-hour ENERGY Red Licorice offers a boost of 230mg of caffeine, B vitamins, and essential nutrients when you need them most. Plus, its sweet, slightly tangy strawberry flavor satisfies any candy cravings without the sugar, calories, or inevitable crash that comes from the real deal.

So, Red Vines or Twizzlers? Try the taste test yourself by stocking up on the limited-edition Red Licorice flavor, available now on the 5-hour ENERGY website and Amazon.