Absolut Citron Vodka Flavoured 70cl / 40%
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Absolut Citron is a lemon vodka from Sweden, made by Absolut on its wheat spirit and bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. Lemon leads, backed by a touch of lime, and the result is a zesty, dry flavoured vodka rather than a sugary one. Citron became the go-to vodka for the Cosmopolitan in many bars, and it remains one of the best-known citrus vodkas. It suits anyone who likes a bright tonic-based drink but prefers vodka to gin, and it brings fresh fruit to sours without squeezing a dozen lemons. Wodka Company delivers Absolut Citron throughout the UK, dispatched from our shop in north London.
What Absolut Citron tastes like
- Nose: Fresh lemon zest and a hint of lime peel over clean grain.
- Palate: Bright and dry, with candied lemon, a little grapefruit pith and soft wheat underneath.
- Finish: Crisp and citrusy, closing on a faintly bitter peel note.
It pours completely clear and tastes far drier than a lemon liqueur such as limoncello.
How to drink Absolut Citron
Chill it well and pour it over ice with tonic and a slice of lemon, or keep a bottle in the freezer for small, ice-cold sips before a seafood supper. It sits naturally beside smoked salmon, grilled prawns, a lemony crab salad or fish and chips with plenty of vinegar. Summer evenings in the garden are its natural setting, though it brightens a winter drinks tray too.
Absolut Citron cocktails
- Absolut Citron Cosmopolitan: 40 ml Absolut Citron, 15 ml triple sec, 30 ml cranberry juice and 10 ml fresh lime juice, shaken with ice, strained into a chilled martini glass and finished with an orange twist.
- Lemon Drop: 40 ml Absolut Citron, 20 ml lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup, shaken with ice and strained into a sugar-rimmed coupe.
- Citron Tonic: 50 ml Absolut Citron over ice in a large glass, topped with 150 ml tonic water and a lemon wheel.
How it compares
Against Absolut Lime, Citron is rounder and more lemon-led, while Lime tastes sharper and greener. Absolut Mandrin swaps tart citrus for sweeter orange and mandarin, which leaves Citron as the driest of the three citrus bottles. If you like bitter citrus, Finlandia Grapefruit offers a pithier alternative at 37.5%.
Good to know
The Absolut Company produces Citron in Sweden. Bottled at the same 40% as Absolut Blue, this lemon and lime vodka can replace plain vodka in most recipes that already include citrus, so one Absolut Citron 70cl bottle covers a long cocktail list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Absolut Citron lemon or lime flavoured?
Absolut Citron is mainly lemon-flavoured, with a lighter touch of lime peel in the background. For a vodka where lime leads, choose Absolut Lime instead, which tastes greener and sharper.
What cocktails can I make with Absolut Citron?
Beyond the Cosmopolitan, Absolut Citron suits a Lemon Drop Martini, a Vodka Collins or a simple Citron and tonic. For a Lemon Drop, shake 50 ml Absolut Citron with 25 ml lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup, then strain into a sugar-rimmed glass.
Is Absolut Citron sweet?
No, Absolut Citron is a dry citrus vodka, with lemon zest and a slightly bitter peel note rather than a sugary lemonade taste. Of the brand's three citrus vodkas Citron is the driest, while Absolut Mandrin is the juiciest.
