Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka 70cl / 40%
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Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka is a citrus vodka distilled with fresh grapefruit peel and bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. Working with the peel rather than the juice draws out the fruit's aromatic oils and a gentle bitterness, so the spirit tastes zesty instead of sugary. Manchester Sphere uses the same gentle distillation method here as for its coffee vodka. Paloma fans, gin and tonic drinkers looking for a change, and anyone who likes a crisp aperitif will find it easy to use.
Tasting the Sphere Grapefruit Vodka
- Nose: Pink grapefruit zest and pith, with a hint of lemongrass.
- Palate: Crisp and lively, with sharp citrus, a light bitter edge and clean spirit underneath.
- Finish: Dry and refreshing, ending on grapefruit oil.
How to serve grapefruit vodka
Serve it cold over plenty of ice in a highball or rocks glass; the citrus oils show best when the spirit is chilled but not frozen. It sits well alongside smoked salmon, ceviche, prawn salads and grilled white fish. On a warm afternoon it makes an easy aperitif, and a twist of pink grapefruit peel squeezed over the glass adds extra aroma.
Grapefruit vodka cocktails
The producer's own Grapefruit Cooler recipe is the place to start.
- Grapefruit Cooler: 50 ml vodka over ice in a highball glass with 100 ml pink grapefruit juice, topped with 50 ml soda water and a sprig of rosemary.
- Vodka Paloma: 50 ml vodka, 15 ml fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt over ice, topped with 120 ml grapefruit soda.
- Salty Dog: 50 ml vodka and 100 ml fresh grapefruit juice over ice in a salt-rimmed rocks glass.
How it compares
Manchester Sphere Coffee Vodka, made by the same gentle distillation, is the roasted after-dinner choice; this grapefruit bottling is the lighter daytime one. Tarsier Yuzu Marmalade Vodka is another citrus vodka, but its marmalade infusion gives a rounder, bittersweet jam note, whereas the Sphere grapefruit stays sharp and peel-driven.
Good to know
Because the flavour comes from peel rather than juice, this is a sensible bottle to keep in the freezer door for summer drinks and barbecues. Wodka Company can deliver Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka 70cl anywhere in the UK, sent from our London base.
Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka sweet?
No, Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka takes its flavour from fresh grapefruit peel, so it tastes of citrus oil with a light bitter edge rather than sugary fruit. The finish is dry, which makes it a good base for sharp, refreshing long drinks.
Does Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka work with tonic?
Yes, and simply: pour 50 ml Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka over ice, top with 150 ml light tonic water and add a slice of pink grapefruit. The quinine in the tonic echoes the bitterness of the peel. Grapefruit soda with a pinch of salt gives a vodka take on a Paloma.
What food goes with Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka?
Manchester Spirit Sphere Grapefruit Vodka cuts through rich, salty and oily dishes. Serve it chilled alongside a prawn cocktail, crab on toast or a Vietnamese-style noodle salad with lime and fresh herbs.
