Vodka - Citrus flavoured

Core

Sweden (Absolut Citron), France (Grey Goose Le Citron), United States (multiple craft)

Famous For

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Espresso Martini

Vodka, Kahlua, espresso. The after-dinner icon that launched a thousand coffee cocktails.

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Moscow Mule

The simplest great cocktail. Vodka, ginger beer, lime, copper mug, done.

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Cosmopolitan

One TV show turned a simple vodka sour into the most ordered cocktail of the late nineties.

ABV35-40%

Sub-styles

Lemon (Citron)Lime (Limón)Grapefruit (Pamplemousse)YuzuMixed citrus

Tasting Notes

Lemon zest, lime oil, grapefruit pith, citrus peel bitterness, bergamot (in premium expressions), clean ethanol, faint sweetness. The best citrus vodkas taste like fresh peel — bright and aromatic — not like lemon candy or cleaning products. If it smells like furniture polish, it's artificial.

Brand Guide

Well

Smirnoff Citrus, Burnett's ($12-15)

Call

Absolut Citron, Stolichnaya Citros ($18-24)

Premium

Grey Goose Le Citron, Belvedere Citrus ($30-38)

Top Shelf

Hangar 1 Buddha's Hand Citron ($35-45). Absolut Citron is the category king — it practically invented citrus vodka. Grey Goose Le Citron is the premium default. Hangar 1 uses real Buddha's hand citron and it's exceptional