ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY

Posted on September 20, 2021 | Last updated February 4, 2025

This is the German-exclusive flavor from the Rockstar First Start series, Sour Cherry, which was released in Germany, the UK, and Australia.

As the series name suggests, it was designed with the concept of "the perfect companion for starting your day." After trying it, I can definitely say it lives up to that idea — it’s a refreshing flavor with a satisfying cherry taste, making it a well-executed flavor that is perfect for a morning boost.

ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY

Manufacturer	ROCKSTAR
Country of Origin	Germany
Price	0.99 EUR
Flavor	Cherry
Total rating	★★★★★

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Flavor of American Cherry

As soon as you open the can, a rich cherry fruit aroma fills the air. When poured into a glass, the drink has a natural color. You can sense the effort to replicate a surprisingly authentic cherry flavor.
Flavor of ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY
When you take a sip, it has a mild sweetness, a pleasant sourness, and a subtle hint of astringency—characteristics of an American cherry flavor. The taste itself is light and refreshing without being overly sticky, and the rich cherry fragrance is present throughout, lingering with a satisfying aftertaste. It's a well-balanced, natural flavor that's truly impressive.

In fact, this drink only has 30 kcal per can, with a mere 7g of carbohydrates, making it a very low-calorie and low-sugar option.

The ROCKSTAR FIRST START series is designed as the perfect energy drink for the start of your day. You can enjoy a fresh, natural cherry flavor without spiking your blood sugar levels, which makes it an ideal energy drink for the morning. Both its ingredients and flavor are perfect for that purpose.

It's a shame that this is a Germany-exclusive flavor.

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY
It contains 150mg of caffeine, 2000mg of taurine, 50mg of ginseng, 50mg of guarana, and 50mg of inositol. These are the standard energy ingredients for ROCKSTAR in Germany. The juice content is 5%, with 4% white grape juice and 1% cherry juice.

Design of ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY

The can features a matte white texture, with vibrant red, green, and black colors.
Design of ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY
Among the various editions of the FIRST START series released globally, this one stands out for its beautiful color scheme, which creates a clean and fresh impression. The contrast with the white base color is particularly striking!

Design of ROCKSTAR FIRST START SOUR CHERRY
The side of the can features the series name. The vibrant colors contrast beautifully against the white background. It’s unfortunate that the "BIG STAR" design has removed the series name from the front of the can. The stunning color palette and the perfect balance of logo sizes feel a bit wasted here.