Absolut Vanilla Vodka Flavoured 70cl / 38%
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Absolut Vanilla is a vanilla flavoured Swedish vodka from Absolut, bottled at 38% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The brand itself spells the flavour Absolut Vanilia on the label. Its taste recalls cream soda and vanilla ice cream, yet it stays much drier than a vanilla liqueur, so coffee drinks and dessert cocktails do not turn cloying. Ice-cold from the freezer, this vanilla vodka also makes a pleasant after-dinner sip. Anyone who likes Espresso Martinis or creamy cocktails will get plenty of use from it. Wodka Company posts Absolut Vanilla to any address in the UK.
Absolut Vanilla tasting notes
- Nose: Rich vanilla pod, a touch of butterscotch and soft cream.
- Palate: Smooth and creamy, with vanilla custard, light caramel and a hint of toasted almond.
- Finish: Gentle and warm, with vanilla that lingers.
How to serve Absolut Vanilla
Pour it ice-cold into a small glass after dinner, or build a long drink over ice. Cola, cold brew coffee and ginger beer are the usual answers to what to mix with Absolut Vanilla, and a splash of cream turns it into a simple dessert drink. It suits crème brûlée, poached pears, chocolate tart or a baked cheesecake, and it fits dinner parties and Christmas desserts well.
Absolut Vanilla cocktails
- Absolut Vanilla Espresso Martini: 40 ml Absolut Vanilla, 20 ml coffee liqueur and 30 ml fresh espresso, shaken hard with ice and strained into a chilled coupe.
- Vanilla Cola: 50 ml Absolut Vanilla over ice in a highball, topped with 150 ml cola and a lime wedge.
- Vanilla White Russian: 40 ml Absolut Vanilla and 20 ml coffee liqueur over ice in a rocks glass, floated with 30 ml single cream.
How it compares
Absolut Hunni also sits in the softer, dessert-style corner of the range but leans towards honey and wildflowers rather than vanilla pod. For a tropical take on a creamy profile, Cîroc Coconut brings coconut and vanilla aromas on a grape base at 37.5%. Absolut Vanilla is the most versatile of the three for coffee drinks.
Good to know
The Absolut Company produces this flavoured vodka in Sweden, where it is sold as Vanilia; our shop lists it as Absolut Vanilla 70cl for easier searching. A bottle with a bag of good coffee beans makes a well-matched gift.
Frequently asked questions
What does Absolut Vanilla taste like?
Absolut Vanilla tastes of rich vanilla pod and soft cream, with light butterscotch, caramel and a hint of toasted almond. The vanilla is pronounced, yet Absolut Vanilla finishes cleaner and less sweet than a vanilla liqueur.
What mixer goes with Absolut Vanilla?
Cola is the classic match for Absolut Vanilla, creating a long drink with a vanilla-cola taste, while ginger beer, cream soda and cold brew coffee also work. Pour 50 ml Absolut Vanilla over ice and top with about 150 ml of mixer.
What desserts go with Absolut Vanilla?
Absolut Vanilla complements poached pears, apple crumble, chocolate tart and baked cheesecakes such as Polish sernik. Serve a small, ice-cold measure of Absolut Vanilla on the side as an after-dinner drink.
