A few weeks ago, I went to an event at a "pop-up" space in LA called the Stoli Hotel. The space has been designed to look and feel like a hotel, with various "rooms" decorated in themes associated with the flavors of Stoli Vodka.
The fashion show aside (for which I was supposed to be there, but let's be real - I was there for the Stoli), I tried a few drinks, one of which was the Blueberi Stoli. The blueberry-flavored vodka has been out for almost a year now, but it was my first time trying it since I'm pretty loyal to my Absolut Citron.
To get a real taste of the vodka, I just ordered the Stoli Blueberi with soda. The bartender added fresh blueberries as garnish (nice touch, but not necessary). Though the blueberry flavor was definitely there, it was an odd taste for me to have in a cocktail. If any fruit at all, I'm used to citrus or tropical flavors, saving blueberry for things like yogurt and muffins. It wasn't un-drinkable, but I doubt I'd order Stoli Blueberi again.
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5-31-2007 @ 6:14AM
Scott said...
This is a favorite cocktail in our house. Simple, easy, refreshing. Well, almost any flavored vodka with soda, but blueberry is a favorite.
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5-31-2007 @ 9:27AM
Christine said...
I dig unusual flavors in liquor. One of my favorites is a pomegranate liquer called Pama Pomegranate Liquer.
I haven't tried the Blueberi, but it sounds delicious.
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5-31-2007 @ 9:29AM
Kent Mackey said...
Blueberi Stoli and Lemonade is awesome during the summer. I drink bourbon more than anything, so my tastes aren't generally fruity, but I like this combination a lot.
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5-31-2007 @ 1:25PM
Michael P said...
My friend drinks Blueberry Stoli with Diet Coke. If you ever wanted to try a cocktail with the refreshing taste of plastic, this is it.
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5-31-2007 @ 3:04PM
Curlz said...
My recent favorite is Grey Goose Pear, which I'm actually drinking on the rocks--no fruit, no fizz needed. Having tried the Absolut Pear, I found it to have a more chemical pear smell to it, vs. taste--which the GG does have. I'm waiting for Stoli to jump on the bandwagon, as I like the flavor in their Orange. And now I'm going to have to try a Blueberi and Lemonade...thanks for that tip, Kent!
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5-31-2007 @ 8:46PM
bdw said...
I make my own blueberry (and strawberry and cherrry, etc) by filling a jar with rinsed fruit, then filling it with good quality vodka, sugar, and a little lemon juice and a pinch of salt. After two weeks, it beats the heck out of anything commercial.
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6-07-2007 @ 6:07PM
Marleigh said...
Hmmmm. Not sure how excited I am about another flavored vodka, but you should definitely give fresh berries in your cocktails another go. The Blueberry Mojito is one of my favorite summer drinks.
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