BULLET BLACK (Weekend Engagement - Week 168)

The things I look for in a good beverage or drink are: a feeling of refreshment, calm or ease, elation, happiness, or bliss; the taste; the aftertaste; and the effects on my body.

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There are many drinks. I love mostly vodka, whisky, and wine, but my most preferred drink when I am at a party or a bar is Bullet Black, a vodka mixed drink. Bullet is actually of two varieties: Bullet Blue, which is an ordinary energy drink, and my favourite, which is actually an energy drink plus vodka. The alcohol level stated is 18%, and it comes in a 250-ml can. It has no caffeine, which I believe is a good thing, as I don’t think I want to stay awake for a long time with all that alcohol in my system.

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It is best served chilled, although I enjoy it at room temperature as well. On opening this beautiful canned drink, I get a tangy, citrusy aroma (which I believe can be attributed to citric acid used as one of its constituents) that encourages me to take my first gulp, and that first gulp is slightly sour, which bites into my tongue and anything it comes in contact with in my mouth. And when I swallow, it gives me a buzz and makes me feel warmth spreading to my chest and arms. It has a sour-sweet aftertaste and leaves a feeling of warmth in my throat and mouth. Some of you may get goosebumps on your skin on your first try of this drink and even afterwards, so long as it is the first gulp of it, just like I do. You would definitely want to take a second gulp immediately; trust me, take your time, don’t rush it, and savour what you feel from that first gulp. You may take your second gulp once you’ve had enough of it, though, and after that second gulp, the warmth spreads to your waist and toes, leaving you all tingly.

I find myself asking for this drink first without actually thinking about it. It makes me feel relaxed and refreshed, without a single care in the world. I also tend to find myself enjoying and taking in the moments while I am on this particular drink. I take it when I am out with friends who share similar tastes with me, and it is usually accompanied with plates of hot spicy fish, chicken, goat, or cow leg pepper soup.

Image credit is mine. These above photos were coined from a video I made on an unplanned visit to a local bar with my neighbors. We were just craving a cold drink and something spicy😊.

If you wish to take this, it goes nicely with spicy peppered chicken, fish, or gizzard. When I am home alone, it goes with spicy noodles or spicy spaghetti. The key to enjoying this drink is having it chilled (I mean mortuary standard coolness) along with spicy food. It will also be best to hydrate yourself with water along the way, as this drink can be harsh for most people. Pregnant women, lactating women and diabetics are advised against drinking it, you can see this written on the can when you purchase it.

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I would also advise against taking this drink on an empty stomach. Also, never take it without food and water, and try to test your reactions to this drink in the safety of your own home before drinking it in public. Most people can’t take more than one can of this drink; I tend to take three to get what I need. The more you take it, the more resistance you build towards it, and it can be addictive, so stay clear of it if you cannot control how and when you take your liquor. Do not drink and drive!😂 But I bet it goes without my mentioning it.

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When I am home alone and I take Bullet Black, I find myself able to fall asleep easily and enjoy deep sleep. It is usually like this when I have worked for weeks without enough rest in between. I also heard that Bullet Black enhances sexual libido for most people during and after drinking, but for me, it enhances my ability to fall asleep easily😊.

So, would you try Bullet Black?