And to be completely honest, I wasn’t well-and-truly convinced it was real until a sample bottle showed up in my mailbox, in all its clear, 84-proof, Doritos-logoed glory. This oil is naturally high in healthy monounsaturated fat (80%) and low in saturated fat (10%) without compromising on taste! You could probably generate something similar by crushing Nacho Cheese Doritos powder in a bottle of Smirnoff, letting it sit for a couple weeks, then pouring the result through a Brita pitcher.

Doritos is a super crispy tortilla crisp made from freshly roasted corn, with the delicious taste of Nacho Cheese. The former chef and self-avowed flavor expert spent time at Noma before breaking off to co-found Empirical in 2017. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here. Ingredients: corn, sunflower oil (18%), rapeseed oil (5%), cheese flavor [maltodextrin, whey powder (from milk ), wheat flour , cheese powder (from milk ), tomato powder, flavors (from milk ), onion powder, buttermilk powder , potassium chloride, flavor enhancer (monosodium glutamate), milk protein , dextrose, acidity regulators ( lactic acid , citric acid), colors (paprika extract, annatto, caramel), spices, sugar, milk powder ], salt.The lime juice and orange flavor overpowered the heavy flavors of the Doritos booze, but the umami and Nacho Cheese still reared their head on the finish.

Ingredients: corn, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, in varying quantities), cheese flavor [maltodextrin, whey powder (from MILK), WHEAT flour (contains: calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine), cheese powder (from MILK), tomato powder, flavorings (from MILK), onion powder, CARNEL MILK POWDER, potassium chloride, flavor enhancer (monosodium glutamate), MILK WHITE, dextrose, acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid), colorants (paprika extract, annatto, caramel), spices, sugar, skimmed MILK POWDER], salt. I didn’t have the energy to make a Mary Mary or a Red Bag Old Fashioned — blame the Taco Bell — but I did throw together a poor man’s margarita using three parts Doritos booze, two parts pre-squeezed lime juice and one part Grand Marnier, stirred over ice in a Yeti 10-ounce Rambler.

Empirical is known for creating alcoholic beverages that don’t fit into traditional categories like gin or whiskey, so transforming junk food into booze sounds very much like a challenge they’d enjoy. Then I read the whole press release, which included quotes like, “Doritos is all about disrupting culture and bringing our fans unexpected, bold experiences. Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sour Cream (from Milk)(5%), Mature White Cheddar Cheese (from Milk)(5%), Medium Fat Soft Cheese (from Milk)(4%), Modified Maize Starch, Whey Powder (from Milk)Spices, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), White Wine Vinegar, Dried Egg Yolk, Salt, Garlic Puree, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Dried Red Pepper, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Paprika Extract), Oregano, Dried Chilies.

The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The Doritos were then introduced and allowed to infuse in the liquid, under exacting time and temperature. If you do require precise ingredients or nutritional information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. If you do require precise ingredient information you should should consult the manufacturer, or contact us before purchase and we will try to aid you as much as possible. Ingredient: corn, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, variable proportion), flavoring base cheese [maltodextrin, small milk powder, wheat flour, powdered cheese (including MILK), tomato powder, flavors (including MILK) Onion powder, BABEURRE powder, potassium chloride, taste enhancer (monosodium glutamate), MILK proteins, dextrose, acidity corrector (lactic acid, citric acid), dyes (paprika extract, annatto, caramel) Spices, sugar, skimmed milk powder], salt.Never one to back down from a challenge — especially if it involves weird alcoholic drinks — I felt compelled to sample the Empirical / Doritos collab with the same dedication and fidelity I’d bring to trying a five-figure, five-decade-old scotch whisky. The image and product information have been prepared for illustration and information purposes only and may differ from that shown. Best Before' dates (not to be confused with 'Use By' dates found on products such as fresh meat and fish) are simply a manufacturers guideline concerned to a products quality. This cookie is set by Slideshare's HAProxy load balancer to assign the visitor to a specific server.