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Three-O Vodka Packs Quite the Party Punch
With the launch of every Three Olives Vodka comes a new Three-O Vodka promotion to rouse interest and move consumers to taste the new flavor. Three Olives Vodka set in motion the famous “O-Face” campaign with “O”ne lucky winner set to take away the grand prize of $10,000 cash, trip to NYC and have their “O”utstanding face splashed across newspapers, magazines and blogs as part of the featured advertising campaign of Three Olives Vodka.
*This review has been rewritten in part from a previously written article under the title Keep Up with Three Olives Vodka “O-Face” Contest with the Cherry-O-Punch, April 16, 2009, from the previous Intoxicologist site. Three Olives newest flavor offering is Rantang for orange lovers. Check out your Three-O Rangtang Face. Recipes and review for Three-O Bubble Vodka and other flavors can be found in links at the bottom of this post.
One of the featured flavors for the Three Olives O-Face campaign was Cherry. The aroma leans more toward that of black cherry with a little sharpness rather than a lot of sweet. There is virtually no burn in the nose as Three Olives seems to be a rather clean vodka. Tasted neat it remains as clear and clean as the aroma represents. Three Olives Cherry Vodka remains smooth, slightly sweet as vodka tends to be with a hint of dark chocolate cherry. There is no alcohol burn even sipped at room temperature. It soothes the throat as it slips down with thorough progression. Since I mention the slight sweetness on the tip of the tongue and this is a flavor infused vodka I will mention it is not sugared vodka such as liqueur is obviously sweetened. Many vodkas contain a hint, degree or fade of sweetness in the initial taste.
As with all Three Olives Vodkas the ultimate goal is satisfaction, an ultimate O-Face for ‘O’bvious pleasure and delighted amusement. Create your ultimate O-Face for stimulating party fun and entertain with the Cherry-O Punch, easily mixed for individual cocktails or punch style for parties.
Cherry-O-Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin
2 ounces Three Olives Cherry Vodka
1-1/2 ounce Naked Cherry Pomegranate Power Juice
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 ounce Peach Liqueur
Lemon Twist for Garnish
Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist. If making this in batch form for a party: Mix ahead in a pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice in small glasses.
Three Olives Vodka sample for review courtesy Special Ops Media. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage contained within are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist.
Three-O Bubble Vodka Bubbles Over with Cocktails
Blowing Bubbles: Three Olives Bubble Vodka Review & Drink Recipe
Three Olives Vodka Chooses ‘O’ Face Finalists and Bounces Back with New Bubbles Vodka
Three Olives Grape Vodka: Stirring Up Memories – Three Olives Root Beer Vodka
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Friday Night Favorite Shot Recipes
Shots are in interesting breed of drink. Many consumed them in youth & continue to do so as Friday night ritual when out with friends. These little gems may also be converted into true cocktails served straight up or on the rocks. Current question asked on The Intoxicologist Facebook Fan page and Intoxicologist Twitter page: What is your current favorite shot flavor or favorite shot you remember consuming from days of youth? Only one shot appeared more than once – Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot – adaptation by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist
1/2 ounce SKYY Infusions Pineapple Vodka
1/4 ounce Godiva White Chocolate
1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice
Splash Licor 43
Maraschino Cherry
Drip several drops maraschino cherry juice in bottom of shot glass. Slit bottom of maraschino cherry and prop on rim of shot glass. Set aside. Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into prepared shot glass.
The current fad sweeping trendy NYC and Cali bars received one mention – the Pickle Back shot. This Intoxicologist is not completely convinced with the long term popularity of the Pickle Back shot yet, but the mind is still open if the spirit is willing. It definitely has not caught on in Middle America or in an Irish bar where I recently discovered locals of Kansas City throw back a double shot referred to as the Bear Shot. The recipient of a Bear Shot first downs an Irish Car Bomb followed quickly by a Jager Bomb. The Jager Bomb consists of a shot of Jagermeister dropped into a glass of Red Bull. This concoction is a regular feature at O’Dowd’s Little Dublin in Kansas City, MO. The bartender says he usually limits customers to one Bear Shot per night.
LAZERLIBBY from Twitter clues us in that “Jack’s Bistro in Baltimore has a Peanut Butter and Jelly shot! It’s awesome!!” Peanut butter is an eternal favorite and classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches seem to return everyone to memories of youth, freedom and fun days of carefree living. No wonder this shot is such a hit. Though Jack’s recipe isn’t available here, I’ve crafted a version of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot and hope hits the spot.
PB&J Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist
1 ounce Frangelico
3/4 ounce Cassis
1/4 part Castries Peanut Liqueur
Combine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into two shot glasses or one shooter.
The Chocolate Cake shot is another favorite of many. It is the perfect liquid birthday cake in case anyone is out celebrating. Chocolate Cake is mentioned in the Top Ten Popular Shot Recipes post with several more popular shots such as the Buttery Nipple, Tweaked Buttery Nipple and Purple Hooter.
Lemon Drop martinis, cocktails and Mocktails make the rounds as refreshing sippers especially during spring and summer. But Friday and Saturday nights were designed for smaller sips where this sweet tart concoction is concerned. There are many variations of the Lemon Drop Shot from so simple with just citrus vodka and triple sec to downright involved with citrus vodka, triple sec, sour mix, simple syrup, Rose’s Lime and fresh lemon. The Lemon Drop Shot recipe below uses four ingredients plus optional garnish for quick build and fantastic pucker up lemon drop sweet tart flavor.
Lemon Drop Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist
3/4 ounce Three Olives Citrus Vodka
1/4 ounce DeKuyper Triple Sec
1/4 ounce Pallini Limoncello
1/4 ounce Simply Lemonade
Sugar
Lemon Wedge
Dip half of lemon wedge in sugar. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. Shoot. Bite lemon and enjoy the sugar. – Five more Lemon Drop cocktail variations may be found by following the hyperlinks in the paragraph above.
Three Olives Bubble Vodka reaches wide audiences with its bubblicious bubble gum fruit flavor. Tiffany LaRue Spooner from Facebook mentioned her preference for Three-O Bubble Vodka with Watermelon Pucker. Several Three-O Bubble cocktails and four shots have been designed including the Mad Melon Bubble Gum Shot.
Bob Stafford suggested an interesting Bandana Shot: Fill a shot glass half full with Coke. Spread a bandana tightly over the glass. Float Captain Morgan’s Rum through the top of the bandana. This creates a two layer effect with the Coke chasing the rum leaving one with a nice vanilla and Coke aftertaste… “and a cruddy bandana at the end of the evening.”
Many thanks to everyone who chimed in with favorite shots: Angelique Martin-Osorio, Bob Stafford, Robert H. Dicks II, Neon Lothmann, ilovepapercuts, LAZERLIBBY, John Bartlet, James Anderson, Scott Galbiati, GlaceLuxuryIce, CruiseMaven, Tiffany LaRue Spooner, Danielle Spedale and Robert Haynes-Peterson. Enjoy evenings out, happy hour and a shot now and then, but always sip responsibly.
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Rick Ross & Triple C’s to Endorse 1800 Tequila
Brand Ambassadors for the First and Only 100 Proof Clear Tequila
NEW YORK, June 9 /PRNewswire/ – Proximo Spirits, Inc. and 1800(R) Tequila announced today a partnership with American rapper and record label founder Rick Ross and his crew Triple C’s. Kicking off this month with a video and photo shoot, Ross & Triple C’s will endorse 1800 Tequila’s Select Silver — the first and only 100 proof clear tequila on the market.
Ross, who is credited for putting Miami back in rap’s national spotlight, rose to fame with his monster hit Hustlin’, earning him a multi-million dollar deal. Then Def Jam president and veteran rapper Jay-Z signed Ross to the Def Jam label and later brought the “Miami Hustler” on tour. Since then, Ross’ debut album Port of Miami shot to #1 on the Billboard album chart, and his follow up Trilla remains on the Billboard Top 100 R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Early 2009 saw the release of Ross’ third album Deeper Than Rap, greeted with numerous positive reviews.
“Rick Ross & Triple C’s were an obvious choice for us,” said Elwyn Gladstone, Head of Marketing for Proximo. “1800 Select Silver is a serious tequila for the serious tequila drinker. It’s making a huge splash in the tequila market right now, just as Rick Ross is shaking up the music industry.”
1800 Select Silver is a smooth and sexy alternative to the predictable players behind the bar and is the perfect choice for partygoers. The 100% Agave Silver tequila delivers a refreshing but potent taste, for the true tequila connoisseur. It’s double-distilled for crystal clarity and blended with a touch of aged tequila.
“Of all the tequilas out there, the 100 proof 1800 Select Silver is the ‘big boss’ and the only tequila I would put the Rick Ross name behind,” said Ross. “1800 Tequila is a brand I’m really excited to grind and build with, and as I keep pumping out the hits, topping the charts, and discovering new talent like my crew Triple C’s — 1800 Tequila will be rising to the top with me.”
About 1800(R) Tequila
1800(R) Tequila is the United States’ best selling super-premium tequila, renowned for being expertly aged and consistently smooth. Named after the year it was created, 1800(R) Tequila is pure, 100% blue agave tequila grown on family-owned ranches and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico. Each bottle of 1800(R) Tequila is double-distilled and matured in French and American oak barrels for superior drinkability. 1800(R) Tequila is recognized for its iconic packaging which includes a stopper that doubles as a shot glass. The complete 1800(R) Tequila portfolio includes Select Silver, the first 100-proof Silver tequila, Silver, Reposado, Anejo, and 1800(R) Coleccion, an extra-anejo tequila, that is released annually in highly limited quantities. 1800(R) Tequila is available nationwide at most exclusive bars and retailers.
About Proximo Spirits, Inc.
Proximo Spirits, Inc. is a family-owned company based in New York, NY and is a leading producer, importer and marketer of prized spirits in the United States. As one of the fastest growing spirits distributors in the US, Proximo was formed in 2007 and offers five key brands, including Three Olives Vodka, 1800(R) Tequila, Gran Centenario Tequila(R), Maestro(R) Dobel Diamond(TM) Reposado Tequila(R), and the exquisite Ron Matusalem(R) Rum.
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Three Olives Vodka ‘O-Face’ Campaign Relaunched
LBi Special Ops Media relaunches Three Olives Vodka by giving fans a chance to star in the brand’s ‘What’s Your O-Face?’ campaign
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN and AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — (Marketwire) — 05/12/09 — LBi Special Ops Media have launched the ‘What’s Your O-Face?’ digital campaign for Three Olives Vodka, a Proximo Spirits brand. Through a mix of compelling design, technology and social media components, the campaign reminds people that Three-O is seriously premium and seriously fun Vodka. Fans are being asked to upload their own ‘pictures of pleasure’ onto the site, be judged by their peers and rally voting outside the site using special widgets that plug into Facebook and social networking sites. The winner will star in a national ad campaign winning $10,000. An ‘O-Face’ is a look of happy excitement after drinking one of the Three-O vodka drinks and the campaign will be judged on May 31. Five finalists will be flown to New York and asked to take part in a photo shoot to become the face of the brand.
LBi Special Ops Media have been in charge of developing the online brand through website development, online creative, media planning, online press and digital strategy. The campaign is supported with print media, out of home media, publicity and a targeted online media campaign that includes high impact custom placements and flash display ads on sites like PerezHilton.com, and Maxim.com. In addition, the contest site employs innovative elements including a voting gallery, a widget that entrants can embed on a blog or social network site to spread the word and gain votes, implementation of Facebook Connect to register and broadcast actions to friends and a Facebook Application that easily allows users to rack up votes within their friend network.
Links to more Three Olives Bubble Vodka Drink Recipes
Three Olives Bubble Vodka bubbling with new drink recipes
Blowing Bubbles: Three Olives Bubble Vodka Review & Drink Recipe
Three-O Pink Drink Recipes – Three-O Bubble Recipes by The Intoxicologist
Three-O Summer Cocktails - Three-O Liquid Dessert Recipes
Gino Luci, Brand Manager for Three Olives is keen to spread the brand message: “Three Olives is the most exciting vodka brand in the market, carving out a niche from our stuffy and pretentious competitors with a single-minded message of being seriously fun. We are dedicated to bringing the fun back to vodka and want our fans to be a part of it. We’re shaking up the category through innovation in every aspect of the brand — advertising, promotions and exciting new flavors — and the results are showing.”
Jason Klein, co-CEO LBi Special Ops Media “The O-Face promotion proved to be the perfect fit to reap the benefits of Facebook Connect and help it stand out from the oversaturation of brand-centric UGC efforts. We were fortunate to have a client who allowed us to take them on this journey to become the first spirits brand to employ this platform. For a brand like Three Olives that thrives in the real world with word of mouth enthusiasm, harnessing the social evangelical power of Facebook and making it the cornerstone of a 360 degree marketing campaign, seemed a natural fit. And, so far, the results are proving us right.”
About LBi:
LBi is a global digital marketing and technology agency, blending insight, creativity and expertise to solve business problems. The largest genuinely full service agency of its kind in Europe, LBi provides the full range of digital capabilities, including digital strategy, branded content, service design, media, CRM, technology, managed hosting and support services. The Company employs over 1,500 professionals located primarily in the major European, American and Asian business centers; such as Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Brussels, London, Milan, Mumbai, New York, Paris and Stockholm. LBi is listed on Nasdaq OMX in Stockholm and NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam (symbol: LBI).
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