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If you love the Dutch Bros Rebel drinks, this Candied Cherry Rebel is one of the most underrated fall flavors to try. It’s bright, sweet, and perfectly balanced with cherry and almond — kind of like an energy drink meets a cherry candy.

And the best part? It’s so easy to make at home for half the price. You only need three ingredients and a few minutes to recreate that same Dutch Bros magic right in your own kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Drink

This Candied Cherry Rebel copycat is the perfect pick-me-up when you want something fun and refreshing but still seasonal. It’s a nice break from pumpkin spice (without giving up fall altogether), and the almond syrup adds just enough cozy warmth to make it feel right for cooler weather.

Plus, it costs about $3 to make at home compared to $6 at Dutch Bros — so your wallet will love it too.

What You’ll Need

You can make this drink with just three ingredients:

• Torani Almond Syrup– adds a smooth, nutty flavor that gives the drink that signature “candied” twist. You can find this syrup at World Market, on the Torani website, or Amazon.
• Torani Cherry Syrup – the star of the show! Bright and sweet with a hint of tartness. You can find this syrup at World Market, on the Torani website, or Amazon.
• Red Bull (or your favorite energy drink) – the bubbly, energizing base that ties it all together.

You’ll also need plenty of ice and a clear cup to show off that pretty cherry float on top.

How to Make a Dutch Bros Candied Cherry Rebel

You can easily adjust the recipe for any size — here’s how:

Small (16 oz cup)

• ½ oz Torani Almond Syrup
• ½ oz Torani Cherry Syrup
  • 1 oz extra Torani Cherry Syrup for the float
• 8 oz Red Bull (or your favorite energy drink)
• Ice

Medium (24 oz cup)

• ½ oz Torani Almond Syrup
• ½ oz Torani Cherry Syrup
  • 1 oz extra Torani Cherry Syrup for the float
• 12 oz Red Bull (or your favorite energy drink)
• Ice

Large (32 oz cup)

• 1 oz Torani Almond Syrup
• 1 oz Torani Cherry Syrup
  • 1 oz extra Torani Cherry Syrup for the float
• 16 oz Red Bull (or your favorite energy drink)
• Ice

Instructions

1. Add the almond and cherry syrups to your cup.
2. Pour in the Red Bull and give it a gentle stir to mix.
3. Add ice.
4. Finish with that extra 1 oz cherry syrup on top for a pretty red “float.”
5. Pop in a straw and enjoy immediately!

Tips & Variations

• Want to make it sugar-free? Use Torani Sugar Free Cherry and Sugar Free Almond syrups and a sugar free or “zero” Red Bull.
• Make it extra fancy by topping with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
• Try switching the Red Bull for another energy base like Celsius or Monster Ultra for a flavor twist.
• Save even more money by making your own Homemade Cherry Syrup instead of using Torani.
• Make it caffeine free by swapping the energy drink for sparkling water.

The Candied Cherry Rebel is such a fun fall drink — a little nostalgic, a little energizing, and a lot delicious. Once you see how easy it is to make at home, you’ll never go back to spending $5.95 at Dutch Bros again.

More Dutch Bros Rebel Recipes

• Dutch Bros Caramel Apple Rebel
• Dutch Bros Electric Berry Rebel
• Dutch Bros Midnight Rebel