Once there was just vodka, and then there were a bunch of different Stolis, and now it’s just gone totally artificial flavoring nuts, as if the largely flavorless drink is the hard liquor version of a Jelly Belly. 360 Vodka is among the worst offenders, now offering up a Glazed Donut flavor, which absolutely does not sound like something people should have any desire to drink, even sorority girls who enjoy novelty and intoxication fueled by sweetness.
For the waistline-conscious, donut devotees can save some calories while still enjoying the flavor of their favorite hole-some treat. Compared to the pant-splitting 250 calories packed into the average donut, 360 Glazed Donut has a mere 80 calories (per 1.0 ounce shot).
“Confectionery flavors are one of the hottest trends in mixology and we’re thrilled to introduce this innovative and quintessentially American flavor to our collection of eco-friendly flavored vodkas,” says Vic Morrison, Vice-President of Marketing for The Earth Friendly Distilling Company.
With a collection of twelve flavored vodkas, including the multiple award-winning and consumer favourite 360 Double Chocolate, the Earth Friendly Distilling Company is celebrated for perfecting innovative vodka flavors and sparking cocktail creativity among consumers and mixologists alike.
Fresh batches of 360 Glazed Donut have already been shipped to retailers across the country and are ready to be served on the rocks, as a dessert course, or in decadently indulgent cocktails.
Does this sound like the absolute worst drink ever concocted? I say yes.
1 ½ oz 360 Glazed Donut
3 oz Apple juice
1 tsp Maple syrup
Add all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with sugar and cinnamon. Garnish with an apple slice.
If you have $15.99 and a disregard for your tastebuds, you can probably find Glazed Donut Vodka somewhere in town.
This article appears in May 31 – Jun 6, 2012.
Pinnacle is probably the worst offender. 360 has a few odd flavors, but most of them are pretty standard fruit flavors that you could find from Stoli or Absolut. Pinnacle has some odd balls like Gummie, several Whipped flavors, and even Cookie Dough. Three Olives is a close runner up with things like Dude, Cake, Bubble Gum, and Loopy. 360 can try to beat them, though. I always get a kick out of seeing what new flavors they can come up with. I put together a list of the ones I thought were oddest, but it predates the 360 Glazed Donut flavor. I’m looking forward to trying 360’s new concoction. Here’s my list: http://vodkabuzz.com/articles/the-weirdest-vodka-flavors/
Just give me plain booze Dan so I can get fried…………..