Cocktails with Citron vodka
Citron vodka is a lemon-flavored vodka, a neutral grain or potato spirit infused with citrus peel and essence.
ABV35–40%
Taste profile
Clean and smooth on the palate, finishing on a bright lemon-zest tang over the faint warmth of the neutral spirit.
How it's used
Bartenders pour it as the base measure, shaken with citrus and sweetener or stirred into lighter builds, where its lemon note doubles as a flavor accent and cuts the need for extra fresh juice.
Substitutes for Citron vodka
Plain vodka with a squeeze of fresh lemon, or another citrus-flavored vodka of similar strength.
Description
A clear vodka carrying added lemon character, made by macerating or distilling citrus peel with the neutral base or blending in citrus flavoring before bottling at standard vodka strength.
Origin
Vodka traces to Eastern Europe, with Russia and Poland its historic centers; flavored styles such as citrus are a later commercial development.
