{"product_id":"absolut-citron-vodka","title":"Absolut Citron Flavored Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolut Citron Flavored Vodka. V\u0026amp;S Group \/ Pernod Ricard, Åhus, Sweden — Absolut's original and longest-running flavored expression, introduced in 1988 and credited as the foundational ingredient in the Cosmopolitan cocktail's 1990s rise to global popularity, delivering a vibrant natural citrus profile of fresh lemon and lively lime with no added sugar from the same Åhus continuous distillation base as Absolut Original.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolut Citron holds a unique place in cocktail history: when Toby Cecchini and others began developing the Cosmopolitan in Manhattan in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Absolut Citron was the vodka of choice. Its clean citrus character — lemon-forward with a lively lime edge — integrated perfectly with cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime in a way that neutral unflavored vodka couldn't. The Cosmo's subsequent cultural explosion through the 1990s, amplified by its appearance in \u003cem\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/em\u003e, created massive demand for Absolut Citron specifically. Nearly 40 years after its introduction, it remains the definitive citrus vodka for classic cocktail applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Absolut expressions, Citron is made with no added sugar from locally sourced winter wheat and deep well water in Åhus. The citrus character comes from natural lemon and lime flavor rather than artificial citrus additives, which is why the profile reads as fresh fruit rather than candy-like sweetness. The continuous distillation process — pioneered by Lars Olsson Smith in 1879 — ensures consistency across every batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and vibrant — fresh lemon zest leads with lively lime notes underneath. Clean, natural citrus rather than artificial candy character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied citrus burst — tangy lemon and lime with the characteristic Absolut wheat smoothness underneath. No added sugar means the citrus reads as genuine fruit rather than sweetened extract.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus. The wheat base provides structure; the lemon-lime character provides brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e V\u0026amp;S Group \/ Pernod Ricard, Åhus, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988 (Absolut's first flavored vodka)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter wheat + deep well water; no added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lemon and lime\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/vodka\"\u003evodka at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Absolut Citron taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright lemon zest and lively lime on the nose. Full-bodied citrus on the palate with genuine tangy lemon-lime and no artificial sweetness. Clean, refreshing finish with lingering citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Cosmopolitan connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolut Citron was the foundational vodka in the Cosmopolitan's development in late-1980s Manhattan. Its clean citrus profile integrated perfectly with cranberry, triple sec, and lime. The Cosmo's 1990s cultural explosion — amplified by \u003cem\u003eSex and the City\u003c\/em\u003e — made Absolut Citron one of the most recognized flavored vodkas in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes Absolut Citron contain added sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — like all Absolut expressions, Citron contains no added sugar. The citrus character comes entirely from natural lemon and lime flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Absolut Citron?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmopolitan (the definitive application), Lemon Drop Martini, Citron Tonic (3 parts tonic, 1 part Citron, lemon wedge), Citron Collins, or a simple Citron Soda. Also exceptional in any recipe calling for a citrus vodka.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Absolut Citron taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Bright lemon zest and lively lime on the nose. Full-bodied citrus on the palate with genuine tangy lemon-lime and no artificial sweetness. 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