🥃 Skyy Infusions Citrus
Citrus version of Skyy: a flavoured vodka with natural lemon, lime, orange, tangerine and grapefruit flavours; 37.5% ABV.
Skyy Infusions Citrus is the citrus version of the Skyy brand, the oldest in the Skyy Infusions series. It is a flavoured vodka based on Skyy Vodka. According to Difford's Guide, the European version has 37.5% ABV, and the series started with this flavour in 2000. The producer describes the taste as bittersweet and lemony, with clear acidity.
According to Difford's Guide, the vodka contains natural lemon, lime, orange, tangerine and grapefruit flavours, and sugar is added, as stated on the label. The amount of sugar is not disclosed. The base is the same Skyy vodka, distilled four times and filtered. The version described by Difford's Guide is produced by Campari in Novi Ligure, Italy.
Why it matters to you. Compared with Skyy Vodka, this one has lower strength, flavour and sugar, so it behaves differently in a cocktail. Skyy Infusions Watermelon is a sweeter fruit version with a different taste. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 37.5% ABV (according to Difford's Guide) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Skyy vodka; natural citrus flavours; sugar |
| Year founded | 2000 (according to Difford's Guide) |
| EU category | 31 - flavoured vodka (at 37.5% ABV or more) |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Skyy Infusions Citrus → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Skyy, 🍸 Flavoured vodka
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Skyy Infusions Pineapple, 🥃 Skyy Infusions Pineapple, 🥃 Skyy Vodka, 🥃 Skyy Vodka
Frequently asked questions
Is Skyy Infusions Citrus simply vodka with lemon?
Not quite. According to Difford's Guide, it contains the flavours of five citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange, tangerine and grapefruit) and added sugar.
What is the strength of Skyy Infusions Citrus?
37.5% ABV according to Difford's Guide; it may differ in other markets, so check the label.
When did Skyy Infusions Citrus appear?
In 2000 according to Difford's Guide, as the first flavour of the Skyy Infusions series.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Skyy Infusions Pineapple — Pineapple version of Skyy: Skyy vodka infused with real pineapple; on the market since 2009.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Skyy Infusions Watermelon · 🥃 Skyy Infusions Pineapple · 🥃 Skyy Vodka · 🥃 Ketel One Citroen · 🥃 Ketel One Oranje · 🥃 Ketel One Botanical
⚠️ 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
- SKYY Vodka (official): SKYY Infusions Citrus — citrus-infused SKYY Vodka, bitter and lemony flavour
- Difford's Guide: Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka (37.5 %; natural lemon, lime, orange, tangerine and grapefruit flavours; added sugar declared; first of the Infusions range, 2000)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I (categories: 15 vodka, 31 flavoured vodka)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)