It's 1999, we're in a crowded London disco sipping on the almost revoltingly medicinal cocktail rage that's sweeping the British club scene: Red Bull + vodka. Sure, the energizing-yet-woozy effect balances well with the surreal lighting scheme and the pounding drum and bass, but we only needed one head-to-head with that high sugar and caffeine concoction to give it up for good -- we had no love for ourselves the morning after. But we liked the idea -- you know, a little bit of a pep in your step balanced by vodka's ability to smooth out the wrinkles -- so when we read about Bendistillery Spirit's coffee-infused vodka, Cofia, we thought it might be right up our alley. They've taken their delicious vodka and blended it with hazelnut-flavored coffee beans to create an award-winning flavored vodka that has a bit o' caffeine and sugar, but nothing close to the heart-race-inducing levels you'd find in an energy drink. If it's anywhere near as tasty as their Crater Lake Vodka, we can't wait to sip it over ice.
Coffee, The Hard Way
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
