Want a drink that wakes up the whole table? This is it. Absolut Citron is sharp, zesty lemon over that famously smooth Swedish vodka, and it tastes like a squeeze of fresh citrus with none of the sugary cordial nonsense. Pour it ice-cold and it's the kind of bottle that turns a quiet Friday into a proper one. Fun fact you can drop at the bar: this is the vodka that put the pink Cosmopolitan on every screen in the 90s.
Crack it open and you get bright lemon zest first, with a little lime and a whisper of orange peel and grapefruit behind it. On the tongue it's tart and clean, real citrus rather than sweet candy, because there's no added sugar in here at all. The Absolut base keeps it smooth, so it finishes crisp with a lingering lemon tang and almost no burn. Lively, dry, and very easy to keep mixing.
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Where it's from
Citron is born in Åhus, a small village in southern Sweden where Absolut makes everything. The recipe is simple and a bit obsessive: winter wheat from the surrounding fields, water from deep local wells, and natural extracts of lemon and friends (lime, orange, grapefruit) infused in. 'Citron' is just Swedish for lemon. It landed in 1988 and quickly became Absolut's best-selling flavour, largely because bartenders couldn't stop pouring it into Cosmos.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Absolut Citron 1L?
Absolut Citron 1L is KSh 2,969 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Absolut Citron 1L taste like?
Bright, tart lemon and lime with hints of orange peel and grapefruit, over a smooth vodka base. It's dry, not sweet, with a clean crisp finish and barely any burn.
- What is the ABV of Absolut Citron?
40% alcohol by volume, the same strength as standard Absolut. This is the 1 litre bottle.
- How do I serve Absolut Citron?
Serve it ice-cold. Neat as a chilled shot, over ice with soda and lemon, or in cocktails like a Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop or vodka soda.
- What cocktails is Absolut Citron good for?
It's the classic base for a Cosmopolitan and a Lemon Drop, and it shines in a simple vodka soda. Any drink that wants a real lemon kick works.
- Does Absolut Citron have added sugar?
No. The citrus flavour comes from natural extracts of lemon and other fruits, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners, which is why it tastes tart rather than candied.
- Where is Absolut Citron made?
In Åhus, southern Sweden, from local winter wheat and deep-well water. It launched in 1988 and became Absolut's best-selling flavoured vodka.
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Absolut Citron 1L price in Kenya
Buy Absolut Citron 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,969. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.