🥃 Absolut Citron
Swedish Absolut vodka with a citrus taste; 40% ABV, no added sugar; launched in 1988.
Absolut Citron is the lemon, citrus version of the Swedish Absolut vodka, at 40% ABV, the same strength as the classic Absolut Vodka. According to Difford's Guide, it was launched in 1988 and helped popularise citrus-flavoured vodkas. Absolut describes it as the most popular flavour line of the brand.
According to Pernod Ricard, the composition is water, vodka (grain spirit) and natural flavourings, with no added sugar. Its nutritional values match the classic version: 66 kcal and 9.5 g of alcohol per 30 ml, so Citron does not differ from Absolut Vodka in calories. Difford's Guide names citrus flavour extracts, including mandarin, orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit.
Why this matters for you. This is a flavoured vodka (EU category 31), not a classic one: the flavour of the ingredients is dominant. Compare it with Absolut Vodka by the label rather than by smell, which makes it easier to choose between the brand's lines. The strength is 40% ABV; the WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 1988 — launch of Absolut Citron (per Difford's Guide) |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, category 31 'Flavoured vodka' |
| EU category | 31 — flavoured vodka |
| Raw material | winter wheat vodka with natural flavourings |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Absolut Citron → kind of → 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What is made from it
- 🥃 Cosmopolitan
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Absolut, 🍸 Vodka, 🌾 Vodka and grain spirits
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Absolut Mandrin, 🥃 Absolut Raspberri, 🥃 Absolut Vanilia, 🥃 Absolut Vodka, 🥃 Absolut Mandrin, 🥃 Absolut Raspberri, 🥃 Absolut Vanilia, 🥃 Absolut Vodka, 🍸 Flavoured vodka, 🥃 Wyborowa
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Absolut Citron contains sugar?
According to Pernod Ricard, no sugar is added: the ingredients are water, vodka and natural flavourings, and the nutrition table shows 0 g of sugars.
When was Absolut Citron launched?
In 1988, according to Difford's Guide.
What is the strength of Absolut Citron?
40% ABV according to Pernod Ricard and Difford's Guide.
What to read next
- 🥃 Absolut Raspberri — Swedish Absolut vodka with raspberry flavour; 38% ABV according to Difford's Guide; launched in 2004.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Wyborowa — Brand of Polish rye vodka from Poznań; history from 1823; 40% ABV; international trademark since 1927; owned by Pernod Ricard.
- 🥃 Cosmopolitan — Modern classic cocktail of citrus vodka, orange liqueur Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice; pink, served in a large cocktail glass.
Similar
🥃 Absolut Mandrin · 🥃 Absolut Raspberri · 🥃 Absolut Vanilia · 🥃 Absolut Vodka · 🥃 Sobieski Raspberry · 🥃 Sobieski Vanilla
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Pernod Ricard: Absolut (Absolut Vodka, Citron, Mandrin: ingredients, 40 % ABV, nutrition per 30 ml)
- Difford's Guide: Absolut Citron (40 %, 1988, citrus extracts)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787, Annex I (categories 15, 20-22, 31; legislation.gov.uk)
- World Health Organization: Alcohol fact sheet