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This stuff is freaking delicious
*Packaging may varyEFFEN Cucumber Vodka
Flavored Vodka /37.5% ABV / Netherlands
Product Details
- Category
- Flavored Vodka
- Region
- Netherlands
- ABV
- 37.5%
- Liquor Flavor
- Cucumber
Product Description
Known for its innovative flavor choices, EFFEN® Vodka is ahead of the curve once again with EFFEN® Cucumber Vodka. With the essence of freshly harvested vine-ripe cucumbers, this flavored vodka creates a refreshing take on classic cocktails. Made from premium French wheat, EFFEN® Vodka uses a continuous distillation process, along with natural ingredients to create a smooth taste on the palate. It pairs well with melons such as cantaloupe or watermelon, can provide a crisp twist to a traditional martini and also mixes well with soda water, tonic or lemon-lime soda to create a cool, refreshing cocktail.
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Lisa Andrew Verified BuyerNov 3 2020Verified BuyerBest of all the cucumber vodkas
Angela Verified BuyerJul 6 2020Verified BuyerDelicious cucumber flavor. Great over ice, or mixed
Margaux Verified BuyerNov 3 2019Verified BuyerI used this to make some amazing Bloody Mary's one night, and then mixed it with zevia ginger ale another night! Winner! Delish
Rosa Verified BuyerJul 2 2018Verified BuyerReally smooth vodka with great authentic cucumber flavor.
Adam R. Verified BuyerSep 26 2016Verified BuyerI make a cocktail out of it with low-sodium V-8 justice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, lemon and lime, and a sprinkle of celery salt.
FAQs
The carb count can vary dramatically in flavored vodkas. Some contain no carbs at all, while others like Hpnotiq can contain as many as 11 g of carbs per serving. However, it’s not hard to find flavored vodkas that contain zero carbs — many of these use only natural ingredients and have no added sugar.
Flavored vodka is unlikely to have extra calories compared with plain versions. In a 1.5-oz. shot, 70 proof vodka has 85 calories and 100 proof vodka has 124 calories. However, this can vary — particularly if you confuse flavored vodkas with vodka drinks, which can contain syrups and sugary additives.
In general, the best-flavored vodka cocktails tend to be fruit-based. You can try mixing in things like orange juice, Collins mix, grapefruit juice, Cointreau or triple sec, fresh lemon/lime juice and simple syrup, crushed berries and fruit, margarita mix or lemonade. The sky's the limit, though — because vodka is so neutral, it allows you to get extra creative with your flavors.
Vodkas generally fall into three categories: plain, flavored and fruit vodkas. Flavored vodka is similar to plain but has additional flavors from the distillation process. On the other hand, fruit vodkas can be homemade by infusing fruit inside vodka for 3 to 5 days, shaking it daily and straining the fruit out at the end.
It’s a tough call, but Hanson of Sonoma Meyer Lemon may take the prize for the best-flavored vodka. It evokes the spirit of gin but doesn’t have juniper, which allows the citrus aromas to really shine. Add to that the drink’s black pepper spiciness and you’ve got a complex, dynamic vodka that’s perfect in a dry Martini or other mixed drink.
Cranberry juice is an excellent addition to a wide number of different flavored vodkas, particularly those flavored with citrus fruits like orange, lemon and grapefruit. Cranberry juice’s tart sweetness makes it pair well with most fruit-flavored vodkas, however, including peach, strawberry and others.
Flavored vodka can be drunk straight in shot form, though it’s perhaps best-loved as part of a fruity cocktail drink. Common ingredients you can add include citrus juices like lime concentrate, orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice or cranberry juice.