Eristoff Pink Strawberry Flavours & Vodka Liqueur

Eristoff, a brand with a vodka tradition reaching back to the 19th century and now part of Bacardi-Martini, makes this Pink expression by combining its triple-distilled vodka with strawberry flavouring. Triple distillation gives a clean, clear base with little grain character of its own, which is exactly what a fruit liqueur wants: it lets the juicy strawberry note come through bright and direct. The spirit is then sweetened lightly, lifted with a hint of vanilla and reduced to 18%, softening the alcohol into a smooth, easy-drinking liqueur with the vivid pink colour that gives it its name.

The nose is fruity and fresh with ripe strawberries and a hint of red berries. The palate is sweet and smooth, balancing strawberry, a subtle vanilla note and a fine vodka finish, ending soft and refreshing with a long fruity aftertaste. The strawberry-and-vanilla profile plays beautifully against bubbles, so make a Pink Spritz: 50ml Eristoff Pink topped with chilled Prosecco and a short splash of soda over ice, garnished with a fresh strawberry, the dry fizz cutting the sweetness and letting the fruit sing.