Review: Ketel One Citroen Vodka
Ketel One Citroen vodka was introduced in 2000. The Nolet family has been distilling vodka for ten generations at their distillery in Schiedam Holland. It is made with 100% GMO free European wheat. They start with a column distillation process with a portion redistilled in small batches in copper pot stills. Each batch is individually charcoal filtered. It is then blended with the column distilled vodka and water. The vodka then rests in tile lined tanks until it is ready. The vodka is then infused with the natural oils essence of Southern European and West African lemons and two varieties of Caribbean limes before bottling at 80 proof.The aroma is fresh lemon and lime with a vodka backing. The soft lemon entry has a velvety feel. It is joined by fresh lime flavor building to a lightly tart peak. It fades with a peppery sting and a creamy lemon taste before a long citrus zest finish. Unlike many of the other citrus flavored vodka’s on the market today Ketel One Citroen does not taste like biting into a whole unpeeled lemon.
Citroen Cosmopolitan
1 1/2 Oz. Ketel One Citroen Vodka
3/4 Oz. Cranberry Juice
3/4 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 Oz. Simple Syrup
Shake with ice and Strain Into a Chilled Martini Glass
Garnish with a Lemon Twist
Made in Schiedam Holland
40% Alcohol
Grade 93 Award Gold Medal