Getting Tropical with Coconut Water Vodka
I”ve been a fan of coconut water for years. It”s basically nature”s Gatorade: super hydrating and full of electrolytes. So, what better way to improve upon it than by turning it into something hella dehydrating that saps you of your energy? That”s right, I”m talking about sweet, sweet alcohol. There have been some coconut water cocktail recipes popping up around the Internet, and now Three Olives has taken it one step further by introducing a Coconut Water flavored vodka. Three Olives clearly knows I am a connoisseur of both coconut water and booze, so they sent me this huge sample pack to review.
Yes, Three Olives Coconut Water vodka is Elvis-themed. Why? According to the press pack:
Three Olives Vodka honors Elvis Presley with this refreshing Coconut Water Flavored Vodka to celebrate his long standing love affair with Hawaii and his legendary style and groundbreaking performances that have transcended time.
Hm. Okay, I”ll take it.
They”re not kidding about the COCONUT smell and taste here. If you”re not a coconut lover, this might not be the vodka for you. But! If you love sweet, tropical drinks, this could be your new magic ingredient. To be 100% honest, I”m not sure what the difference between coconut vodka and coconut water vodka is, but oh well. I”m guessing casino online they”re just riding the wave of the trend, and that”s fine. Anyway, here”s a cocktail two ways: the Three Olives version and my personal version. This is very sweet and coconutty, so cut it with some unflavored vodka and/or more soda water if you want it milder.
The Elvis
2 parts Three Olives Elvis Presley Coconut Water Vodka
2 parts pineapple juice
Splash of club soda
Mix all ingredients together with ice, add a splash of soda and serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice.
The Endless Simmer Elvis
2 parts Three Olives Elvis Presley Coconut Water Vodka
2 parts pineapple juice
1 part orange juice
2 parts coconut water
Splash of club soda
Shake all but the club soda with ice, strain into a highball glass (or mason jar of course, haha) and top with club soda. Garnish with the delicious citrus of your choosing!
