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3 A.M. Vodka

July 8, 2:52 PMCocktails ExaminerKelly Hightower
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3 A.M. Diet Vodka Tonic
Photo by K Hightower
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.

I am curious for our Caffeine Examiners input on this one.

Cheers!
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More About: Absinthe · vodka · Soy · soy vodka · 3 · 3 A.M. · Zygo · V2 · p.i.n.k.

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