Stolichnaya Citros Citrus Vodka 70cl / 37.5%

Stolichnaya Citros 70cl is a citrus vodka from the Stoli range, made with a blend of citrus fruit extracts and bottled at 37.5% ABV. Instead of focusing on a single fruit, it combines several citrus notes, so it tastes broad and rounded, with lemon and orange zest on a clean vodka base. This mixed citrus flavoured vodka was made with long drinks such as tonic or lemonade in mind. It suits anyone who wants an all-round citrus bottle that works in sours and simple highballs alike. Wodka Company stocks Stolichnaya Citros and sends it to any UK postcode.

Stoli Citros tasting notes

• Nose: Mixed citrus peel, lemon and a hint of sweet orange.
• Palate: Clean and refreshing, zesty with a soft, gentle sweetness.
• Finish: Crisp and light, with a citrus-peel echo.

How to drink Stoli Citros

Serve it chilled over ice with a mixer, in a large glass with plenty of citrus garnish. Bright, salty dishes suit its zest: grilled sardines, prawn cocktail, lemon chicken or a Greek salad. It is an easy choice for a summer lunch, a barbecue or a drink in the garden as the evening cools down.

Stoli Citros long drinks

• Citros and Tonic: 50 ml over ice in a large glass, topped with 150 ml tonic water and garnished with a lemon wheel and an orange slice.
• Citrus Mint Cooler: 40 ml over ice with 15 ml sugar syrup and a few mint leaves, topped with 120 ml soda water.
• Citros Cranberry: 50 ml over ice with 120 ml cranberry juice and a squeeze of fresh orange.

How it compares

Weighing Stoli Citros vs Stoli Lime, the lime version is sharper and greener, focused on a single fruit, whereas Citros has a rounder, mixed-citrus character. Skyy Citrus is lemon-led, tarter and bottled at a higher 40% ABV. Ketel One Citroen, also at 40%, adds lime to lemon for a crisper edge.

Good to know

Stolichnaya, usually shortened to Stoli, takes its name from the Russian word for "capital". The 70cl bottle is a versatile pick for a home bar, covering everything from tonic serves to sours.