At this year’s Bar and Restaurant Expo the first spirit I tried was my absolute favorite: High Octane Lemonade. One sip of this fresh lemonade, made with premium vodka and not with too low an ABV like the canned varieties, and I was sold. Fast forward a couple of months, and the brand reached out to me, knowing that after one of my social media posts from the event, I was a fan. We had a nice conversation, and next thing I knew, I was offered a bottle for review. Loved the chance to linger on that taste this time + share with a few spirit drinkers, here is my review.
Review
From the front and back of the 900 ml bottle, “Vodka with real juice and natural flavors. 15% alcohol/30 proof. Bottled for Greener Waters. Springville, UT.”
On its own: Noted light citrus with a noticeable Mandarin orange feel, and a bit of white pepper to give it some tickle to my nose.
On ice: Reminded me of Italian lemon ices I used to get in Brooklyn, New York as a kid, Hawaiian shaved ice on Kona after the Ironman races, snow cones with lemon and a little orange syrup, and an Old Fashioned lemon slush. All so delish.
Cocktail recipes using High Octane came with my sample, but I didn’t try them. They included adding Twisted Tea for an Arnold Palmer, whisky and cola in a cocktail called “Wide Open Whiskey, a Margarita with Reposado tequila and Margarita mix, and a “Lemonade Twist” with soda water and lime juice.
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@HighOctaneLemonade on Instagram has a caption that reads, “Welcome to High Octane Lemonade! Sip it, shoot it, share it. Refreshing Hard Lemonade that is coming soon to liquor stores near you!”
Details From the Website
this is no history lesson
but we’re proud of where we’ve come from
25+ years ago after Mike was served a delicious drink at a party, he knew he had to bring that magic back. He perfected the recipe and started serving it at every weekend gathering. Soon “Mikey‘s Lemonade” became the highlight of every event, known for its irresistible taste, and that perfect kick.
As word spread and the lemonade became a local favorite, Mike and his wife, Janell decided it was time to take things to the next level. They went full throttle into production, teaming up with Brandin and Randee. Randee who had heard about the lemonade from the good old boating days from her childhood, finally got to give it a taste — She and Brandin were instantly hooked. Watching friends and family light up with every sip, they knew they were into something special.
Now, branded High Octane Lemonade, our purpose is all about balancing hard work with hard play. Our drink is perfect for anyone who loves motorsports, good times, and living life to the fullest. So go ahead SIP IT, SHOOT IT, and SHARE IT with all those who have intoxicatingly good vibes.
https://highoctanelemonade.com/
Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in the first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 16k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Proof Awards, Cellarmasters, LA Wine Competition, Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.
