Three Olives Vodka!

I understand that there are plenty of people in this world that are not fans of vodka. Whether it's because they had a bad night of drinking cheap vodka, they had a bad night of drinking great vodka, or they just don't appreciate the burning taste of it. I have a few friends that shutter at just the thought of vodka, the way I shutter at the thought of tequila. However, I like, nay LOVE, vodka. I don't consider myself a vodka connoisseur in the least. There are many, many vodkas I have tried, and many more I have not. I have, however, decidedly become a giant peddler, self-announced promoter of Three Olives© vodka. The company produces 17 flavored vodkas, the 18th being classic vodka. I have tried each and every flavor of these vodkas, with the exception of one. The tomato flavor. I just recently saw it in the store (finally) yesterday afternoon. I didn't grab it however. I believe that in order to try it, I need a great cocktail recipe. I have found one, but since I bought the Triple Shot Espresso and Bubble flavors yesterday (Bubble being a bubble gum flavor) I have to wait a few days before I purchase the tomato.

I would like to take the time on this blog to begin doing a small flavor review of each flavor every other day. I will also include 2-3 drink recipes that I think most people will enjoy. Whether it's a recipe included on Three Olive's website, or one that I came up with at the bar I bartend at, I think you'll enjoy these recipes. I'll start today with the Three Olives Bubble©:

Smell: I have found that personally I am able to ease myself into a vodka if I smell it first (same as most people). The smell is a packed punch of Bazooka Joe-esque aroma, with the slight burning sensation of the vodka. Not too strong, not weak by any means.

Taste: The taste is incredible. You get more of the bubble gum taste than you'd expect from a flavored vodka. The aftertaste it still slightly that of vodka, offset by the light, dissipated bubble gum flavor. You still get the burning in your chest that I, along with many others love. If you happen to burp after wards, it's nothing but a bubble gum taste. One of my co-workers at the bar doesn't find it at all appealing. This is a fun vodka that can work for starting a ladies night out, or just something new for the guys to try.

my rating:★★★★

Recipes: I have not been able to tamper with Bubble at the bar, so the three recipes I'll be entering today, are from Three Olives website and the little booklet attached to the bottle at time of purchase

Bubble 0-7
2 oz Three-O Bubble
4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
Mix in ice filled glass and garnish with lime wedge

Bubble Bomb (same as Jager bomb or Vegas Bomb)
2 oz Three-O Bubble
4 oz energy drink

Bubble Martini
2 oz Three-O Bubble
1 oz Ginger Ale
1 oz Cranberry Juice
Shake with ice and strain into chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a cherry