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FEATURED SPIRIT

Botanicals

Where natural flavors
infuse favorite spirits.

W

hat is a botanical? Simple. Any
substance that's derived from a plant
source which is used to flavor drinks. This
can mean fruits, herbs, spices, roots or
even vegetables. Gin and absinthe have
traditionally been infused with botanicals-
juniper, lemon, orange peel, chamomile,
anise and fennel are just a few examples.
Today, a number of other spirits are jumping
into the botanical game. Try one of these
delicious botanical vodkas for a fresh, natural
taste with a twist.

Ketel One Botanicals Vodka.
Grapefruit & Rose, Peach & Orange
Blossom and Cucumber & Mint.
Ketel One Botanicals is a line of low-alcohol,
vodkas that have been distilled with real
botanicals and fortified with natural fruit

essences. Each variety is wholesome and
healthy with no sugar, artificial sweeteners or
artificial flavorings. With 73 calories and zero
carbs, Ketel One vodkas are distilled twice
and then essential herbal oils are added. The
taste is distinctive but not overpowering. Try
one with club soda for a light, refreshing and
delicious pick-me-up.

Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions Vodka.
Strawberry & Rose, Cucumber & Lime,
Watermelon & Mint.
Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions come in a trio
of enticing flavors. They are all gluten-free and
contain no added sugars. Watermelon & Mint
is lightly sweet and refreshing. Made from
vodka infused with the taste of succulent
watermelon, there's also a hint of mint at
the end, which leads to a well-balanced
flavor profile and a smooth, clean finish.
Cucumber & Lime has the crisp, cool taste
of cucumber with a tangy note of fresh lime
juice. Strawberry & Rose is the perfect drink
for a spring afternoon in the garden or patio.
The sweet, natural strawberry flavor comes
through clearly with the subtle tang of rose
petals in the finish. Smirnoff recommends
filling a wine glass with ice and seltzer,
adding your favorite Smirnoff Zero flavor,
and garnishing with fresh fruit.

Absolut Juice Vodka.
Apple, Strawberry, Pear & Elderflower.
Each of the Absolute Juice Vodkas is made
with 5% real juice, contains no artificial
flavorings and is only 99 calories per serving.
Light, thirst-quenching and natural, these
are ideal for warm, lazy evenings. Absolut
Juice Vodka is made from winter wheat and
pure water from a proprietary well in Åhus,
a town in eastern Sweden. The well is deep
enough to keep the water free from impurities,
and the wheat is cultivated under layers of
Swedish snow. Whether you try the apple,
strawberry or pear & elderberry variety, you'll
get a smooth vodka that pairs well with a
variety of mixers.

-Andrew Madigan

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