Orange vodka: 5 brands review + recipe at home

Briefly about the drink

Orange vodka is not something particularly unique, because there are more exotic flavors. Not all connoisseurs will like this vodka in its pure form, but it goes well with a variety of cocktails. Vzboltai offers to familiarize you with a selection of the most popular brands of orange vodka.

Grey Goose, L'Orange, 40%

French vodka based on the recipe of Sydney Frank. It is produced in the province of Cognac from high-quality varieties of barley, rye and wheat. The alcohols are based on pure alpine water, they are distilled five times. This is the secret of the product's softness. The balance of sweetness and acidity is achieved by special oranges from Florida. Export was launched in Russia in 2007.

Crystal clear vodka. Orange flavor with hints of zest and pulp. Refreshing, fruity aroma. It combines sweetness and notes of flowers. The aftertaste is long and fresh.

Anaseuli Citrus, 40%

Georgian fruit vodka from the Guria region, produced according to a traditional home recipe. All ingredients are environmentally friendly. In 2015, the plant was re-equipped and equipped with modern machines. Prior to the revival of the company, Goche Chkhaidze had been producing tea for almost a century, and today it produces chacha and fruit distillates.

Transparent color with golden shimmer. Soft, pleasant taste, woven from notes of orange and tangerine. The aroma reveals all the sweetness of citrus fruits and hints of marmalade.

Absolut, Mandarin, 40%

The Absolute Company is a Swedish company. The first product entered the markets in 1879, its uniqueness was in continuous distillation and the complete absence of impurities and minerals. The natural taste is preserved. In addition, all production is concentrated within the village of Åhus. In 1979, the product became known all over the world, and now people in 126 countries can try it.

The main ingredients are the purest water from local wells and winter wheat. Has a complex tangerine character with a hint of orange zest. Pleasant and soft.

Svedka Vodka Orange Cream Pop, 35%

The brand has been popular since 1998, when the product was first sold outside the country. It is currently the second most imported vodka and the No. 7 alcohol brand in the United States. It is owned by Constellation Brands. Although the product is produced in Sweden, almost all of it is exported, mostly to the United States. Traditional Scandinavian technology is used in the production, which involves five times distillation and careful filtration.

Fresh with citrus notes. It has a spicy aroma of oranges with nuances of vanilla and cream. Soft, pleasant to drink.

Skyy Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, 35%

The drink was created in 1992 as a result of attempts to come up with a recipe for the softest vodka in the world. It has revolutionized the alcohol industry thanks to a unique process of four times distillation and triple filtration, which ensure consistent product quality. It is distilled in America from the purest water. Today it is the leading super-premium vodka in the United States.

Has the aroma of candied red orange with spicy notes that completely hide the vodka character. The fruit itself is unusual in that it combines raspberries, strawberries and grapes. It is weaker in taste.

Recipe for orange vodka at home

The standard version of the preparation. You can use vodka, moonshine or diluted alcohol. The alcohol content will be from 27 to 32%, and the tincture can be stored in a cool, dark place for 12-15 months. If you don't want the final product to be sweet, exclude the syrup, but know that it will be slightly bitter.

Ingredients

1. Vodka - 0.5 liters

2. Water - 350 ml

3. Orange peel - from one fruit

4. Sugar - 120 grams

The method of preparation

1. Add sugar to the water, put it to heat over low heat for ten minutes. Remove from heat and cool. The resulting syrup should be 250-300 grams.

2. Rinse the orange peels thoroughly with warm water to remove chemicals and preservatives. Put them in a jar.

3. Combine the syrup and alcohol, pour into a container with an orange.

4. Leave a tightly closed jar in a dark place in a warm place for up to 4-5 days.

5. Filter the tincture through gauze or cotton wool, pour into containers.

Update: 11.05.2020

Category: Vodka an Moonshine