Sidekick Cookies & Cream Ultimate Cream Vodka

...of shooters mainly of the Sidekick range. However, something else caught my eye it was a Cookie & Cream drink which just sounded too good to be true. It wasn't even that expensive and I gathered it would be something similar to Bailey's since it was called Ultimate Cream Vodka.

For those of you who don't know much about the Sidekick range they are made by Halewood International. It was founded in 1978 by John Halewood originally based ...
...only do they do the Sidekick range but also Lambrini, Red Square, Caribbean Twist and others. I was more interested though in the Ultimate Cream Vodka range which has a lot of flavours from Blueberry, Mint, Redberries, Toffee Caramel and of course the one I'm reviewing Cookies & Cream. It is a fairly good flavour range as I'm sure there's something there for everyone. http://www.sidekick-shots.co.uk/ is the Sidekick website you look under 35cl for ... more

On Friday night I was having a bit of a celebration in my house so I thought where better to stock up on the alcohol than Asda. Now, I'm not really that much of an alcoholic but I do like shooters and that sort of thing and Asda have the biggest range. So, I went to the alcohol aisle and they had loads of shooters mainly of the Sidekick range. However, something else caught my eye it was a Cookie & Cream drink which just sounded too good to be true. It wasn't even that expensive and I gathered it would be something similar to Bailey's since it was called Ultimate Cream Vodka.

For those of you who don't know much about the Sidekick range they are made by Halewood International. It was founded in 1978 by John Halewood originally based in Yorkshire the company grew larger causing them to move to a bigger site. They relocated to Liverpool, their main market being in wines, spirits and speciality drinks. I haven't seen this company sold in any supermarket other than Asda but maybe I'm wrong and you can tell me otherwise.

Not only do they do the Sidekick range but also Lambrini, Red Square, Caribbean Twist and others. I was more interested though in the Ultimate Cream Vodka range which has a lot of flavours from Blueberry, Mint, Redberries, Toffee Caramel and of course the one I'm reviewing Cookies & Cream. It is a fairly good flavour range as I'm sure there's something there for everyone. http://www.sidekick-shots.co.uk/ is the Sidekick website you look under 35cl for this product. The Toffee and Cookie one's are the newest additions and the only ones I saw sold. They do say that Choc Mint has been added too.

So the packaging is quite eye catching and fancy enough to gain attention. It is in a mini bottle shape which is small and easy to hold. It is a metallic brown with red and cream circles and in white text says Sidekick. The main facts stand out in cream rectangles with red text explaining that it is a vodka drink and is 14.5% alcohol. It is 35cl and is Cookies & Cream mixed with Vodka but of course doesn't taste that alcoholic as these things usually don't but believe me they are.

I know a lot of people who have tried this drink and not one person has hated it. It has a sort of cookie/hazelnut smell which is strange but of course it is a really pleasant smell. The actual drink is white so it looks like milk. This drink I wouldn't consume in big glasses I usually just take some in a shot glass because it is strong so you don't want to overdo it because then the novelty wears off.

At first taste it tastes really sweet and creamy, not so sure much of the cookie taste but it leaves a very nice aftertaste. On first sip the strong vodka taste comes and then disappears quickly to leave you with a creamy taste and it leaves you wanting more. It is addictive and as said before you don't really feel like you're drinking alcohol but that's the trick with these kinds of things. At least the drink has a nice balance so that the vodka doesn't dominate it and that's why it is so nice.

The bottle being so small I would roughly guess that you could fill at least 6-7 shot glasses of this stuff for the money which isn't too bad. It costs a cheap £4.95 which maybe some do find pricey but I don't as once opened it doesn't lose its taste and still taste nice and sweet. One thing I will say is that the vodka must lie at the bottom because as I started getting to the end the vodka was stronger so I would shake it before drinking when you are under the halfway mark.

I am not sure how this drink can be sold so cheap maybe because it is only vodka and because the company aren't as well known yet whereas the likes of Bailey's and Tia Lusso are liqueur filled so that is a more expensive ingredient and the packaging is heavier. It is a glass bottle and it's easy to see how much you have left because it's light inside. After trying this flavour I definitely wanted to next try the Toffee Caramel because if it's anything as nice as it sounds it will be good.

I was happy to buy this and not be disappointed. Like I said ok, so it doesn't taste that much of cookie but then I never really expected it too because that would be difficult and if you like sweet drinks then you will still be happy enough. I prefer this to the Sidekick Shooters and definitely recommend it for get togethers and parties. It's probably more of a woman's drink so if you like this kind of thing get down to Asda. 

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