Cîroc Limonata Flavoured Vodka

Cîroc Limonata builds on the brand's signature grape base, the spirit distilled in France from French grapes rather than grain. That grape origin gives a soft, naturally fruity character, distilled a total of five times for a silky texture, which makes it a good canvas for a citrus flavouring. For this edition the vodka is infused with the aroma and flavour of sun-ripened Italian lemons, bottled at 37.5% so the fruit reads as fresh and tangy rather than sharp. The combination of grape lift and bright lemon is what gives the bottling its Mediterranean, summery slant.

The nose is full of fresh lemon and other citrus. The palate is balanced with clear Italian lemon over the soft grape vodka, with strong lime notes coming through before a smooth, gently sweet finish. To play the citrus straight, build a long Limonata spritz: pour over plenty of ice, top with chilled soda water and a wheel of fresh lemon, a clean and zesty serve that stretches the bottle's own lemon character into an easy summer aperitif.