I was walking through my local liquor store the other day when something caught my eye. The makers of 3 Vodka have added two new items to their line-up. One was Black Raspberry, which to be honest didn't intrigue me much, but the other one called 3 A.M., did catch my eye. Described as an "energy vodka", 3 A.M. is a flavored vodka with caffeine, taurine, and guarana added. Their website states that “Unlike many drinks with these components, which often have a harsh, medicinal, or metallic taste, 3 A.M. is both smooth and sweet, propelled by fresh, natural fruit flavors into the realm of superior spirits. Already the fastest- and best-selling product of its kind, 3 A.M. is a completely unique spirit, ideal as a cocktail substitute for ordinary vodkas, and smooth and sweet enough to be sipped straight or on the rocks.”
Priced under $20 I decided to try some out. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't find the original 3 Vodka overly impressive for all the hype it is given. Alone 3 A.M. is a nice sipping vodka (well chilled), it had a nice flavor to it. I mixed mine with some diet tonic water and found it quite enjoyable. I see this becoming a regular at my house during the summer months.
3 A.M. Vodka Tonic
2 oz 3A.M. Vodka
8 oz tonic water or diet tonic water (carb friendly)
Serve in a tall glass over ice. Garnish with a raspberry.
Their website also lists several other recipes.
Afterparty
3 parts 3 A.M.
1 part Cranberry juice
Shake together, pour, and fill flute with Champagne
ATL
3 parts 3 A.M.
1 part Midori
3 parts Orange juice
3 parts Soda
Eye-Opener
1 part 3 A.M.
1 part Orange juice
1 part cranberry juice
Screaming Patriot
1 shot 3 A.M.
Drop into pint of Sam Adams Boston Lager Dew Drop
1 shot 3 A.M.
Drop into pint of Wheat beer Splash of Grenadine
Jackhammer
1/2 shot 3 A.M.
1/2 shot Jack Daniels
Screaming Canadian
1/2 shot 3 A.M.
1/2 shot Canadian Whiskey
Eiffel Tower
1/2 shot 3 A.M.
1/2 shot Grand Marnier
Did I mention that all 3 vodkas are distilled from soy?
Other vodka infused with supposed “energy enhancing” ingredients: Zygo V2 p.i.n.k.
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