MEDICINE FOR THE CABINET
Lotus Enhanced Vodkas
by Jeff Hoyt

The CEO and founder of Lotus Vodka has introduced a new line of enhanced spirits. The first, White Lotus, is infused with vitamins including B3, B6, B9, B12 and C. Its younger sibling, Blue Lotus, contains ingredients usually found in energy drinks, like caffeine, taurine, and guarana, and appears to be geared toward the younger, Red-Bull-and-vodka-swilling club crowd. Both clear, 80-proof, triple-distilled vodkas look the same to the eye, but the tongue can tell them apart.

Chilled, the White has a light mouthfeel, with a slight taste of alcohol and a first swallow that warms on the way down. It mixes easily in cocktails, where its flavor is quickly overwhelmed. Blue has a more distinctive flavor, both alone and when mixed, and even stands out through fruit juice. It has a slightly heavier mouthfeel, and no alcoholic burn, with a hint of cool spice.

Although they can’t advertise it, Delicious Brands believe their line of vodka fights hangovers. Sadly, our studies in the field did not prove that to be the case.

Future products planned include Purple, Black and Silver Lotus Enhanced Vodkas. In Buddhism, lotus flowers symbolize purity, longevity and prosperity. Delicious Brands hopes their pure Lotus Vodka line will enjoy longevity in the marketplace and lead to prosperity for them. And they’re willing to share the wealth, promising a portion of their profits to charities that promote health and the arts in San Francisco, their home base.

Price: $30

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For more information visit www.lotusvodka.com

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