Best Flavored Vodkas
Top Flavored & Infused Vodkas to Drink
Vodka can be as wild and dynamic as you let it, particularly when it comes to the flavored variety. Of course, the practice of soaking fruit in spirits to infuse them with a new taste is nothing new, but the addition of fun flavor profiles like basil certainly is.
Take a look at GAYOT’s Best Flavored Vodkas to discover offerings with a diverse range of ingredients, including pomegranate, pineapple, huckleberry and more.
> These flavored spirits can be enjoyed alone over ice, or as a sweet addition to any Vodka Cocktail Recipe.
And if you happen to also like the taste of vodka on its own, check out GAYOT’s Best Vodka Brands.
1. Absolut Berri Acai Vodka
Origin: Åhus, Sweden
Price: $18 for 750 ml.
ABV: 80 %
By: Absolut
Absolut was the first company to launch a flavored vodka in the United States with Absolut Citron in 1988.
Now, the brand is combining fruits from around the world to make the perfect berry-flavored vodka. Absolut Berri Açaí mixes açaí, blueberry and pomegranate flavors for a bold and refreshing fruit burst.
2. Belvedere Orange Vodka
Origin: Żyrardów, Poland
Price: $30 for 750 ml.
ABV: 40%
By: Belvedere Vodka
Soaking orange peels, flowers and whole oranges for up to a month, Belvedere Orange extracts the flavors and raw characteristics of each ingredient.
The base vodka is distilled four times, producing a neutral spirit upon which these authentic flavors reside. On the nose, aromas of orange blossom and citrus lead to a palate of mandarin orange sweetness layered with floral hints.
3. Cîroc Coconut Vodka
Origin: Merpins, France
Price: $35 for 750 ml.
ABV: 35%
By: Cîroc
One of Cîroc’s first flavored vodkas, Cîroc Coconut is distilled five times and infused with coconut and tropical fruit.
It has a creamy and smooth taste with a slightly fruity finish. Try it with pineapple juice for a drink Cîroc has coined the Coco Loso.
4. Effen Cucumber
Origin: The Netherlands
Price: $34 for 750 ml.
ABV: 35%
By: Effen Vodka
Using wheat grown in Northern Holland, Effen produces five different flavored vodkas, including their stellar cucumber offering.
Pure and invigorating, Effen Cucumber is bottled at 75 proof and can add a delicate and intriguing twist to a vodka soda. On the nose, the ripe cucumber notes are subtle, but are most certainly noticeable. The beverage really blossoms on the palate with the cucumber displaying softly across the tongue, followed by a long, smooth finish..
5. 44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka
Origin: Hood River, OR, U.S.A.
Price: $30 for 750 ml.
ABV: 35%
By: 44° North Vodka
Using Idaho’s state fruit, the huckleberry, the 44° North distillery has created a unique flavored vodka.
This offering is made with Burbank and Russet potatoes and Rocky Mountain spring water, with fresh mountain huckleberries blended in for a burst of fruit flavor. The tartness of the huckleberry is appealing on the nose, palate and the finish, while the authenticity of the fresh berry is amplified by the slightly lower alcohol level of 35 percent, compared to the typical 40 percent (80 proof).
6. Grey Goose Le Melon Vodka
Origin: Gensac-la-Pallue, France
Price: $30 for 750 ml.
ABV: 40%
By: Grey Goose
François Thibault is famed for creating the original recipe for Grey Goose vodka, and has added yet another achievement to his impressive résumé with the label’s Le Melon offering.
The melons used for this variety come from Cavaillon, France, where they are known for their distinct taste of wildflower honey. The vodka boasts a bouquet of cantaloupe with notes of pear and banana, which continue onto the palate, where flavors of almond and honey help to bolster the bright melon flavors.
7. Island 808 Pineapple Vodka
Origin: Makawao, HI, U.S.A.
Price: $14 for 750 ml.
ABV: 30%
By: Island 808
Hailing from Hawaii, Island 808 Vodka is uniquely made with a pineapple base instead of potato or grain.
This gives it a crisp, refreshing taste. It’s perfect for a day on the beach — or for an afternoon when you wish you were on the beach!
8. RE:FIND Cucumber Flavored Vodka
Origin: Paso Robles, CA, U.S.A.
Price: $44 for 750 ml.
ABV: 40%
By: RE:FIND Handcrafted Spirits
RE:FIND Cucumber Flavored Vodka is distilled from red wine grapes, using environmentally sustainable practices.
Made with whole cucumbers that are juiced and mixed with brandy made from the distillery’s grapes, the Cucumber Flavored Vodka is abundantly cucumber-like in aroma and flavor. The crisp and refreshing taste makes it great for mixing or sipping straight.
9. Smirnoff Pomegranate Vodka
Origin: Cameronbridge, U.K.
Price: $14 for 750 ml.
ABV: 35%
By: Smirnoff
Founded in 1864 by Pyotr Smirnov, a Russian charcoal filtration pioneer, Smirnoff is now one of the leading vodka producers worldwide.
Smirnoff offers a variety of flavored vodkas, pre-mixed drinks and traditional vodkas. The brand’s pomegranate vodka is bitter yet sweet, blending pomegranate with flavors of apple, honey and citrus.
10. Square One Basil Vodka
Origin: Rigby, ID, U.S.A.
Price: $34 for 750 ml.
ABV: 40%
By: Square One Organic Spirits
Square One’s vodkas are organic and made from 100-percent American rye and water from the Grand Tetons.
Their basil offering is made with four different types of basil — Genovese, Thai, lemon and sweet — as well as coriander, honeysuckle and lemongrass. The result is a crisp and refreshing spirit with flavors of fresh spice that are well-balanced by the honeysuckle and lemongrass.