Ingredient guide

Citron vodka

Lemon-flavoured vodka used in the Cosmopolitan. It is a spirit, not limoncello; flavour, sweetness and strength vary by bottle.

What it tastes like

Lemon peel with a restrained vodka base.

Also known as: citrus vodka, lemon vodka, Absolut Citron

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These make a variation. They change the flavour, and sometimes the strength. Your bar still uses the exact recipe.

  • Vodka

    Start with the same amount. Makes a less lemon-led Cosmopolitan variation. Compare bottle strengths; plain vodka does not replace the missing citrus aroma.

Typical bottle strength

40% ABV · Reference bottle

Check your bottle label. These typical alcohol levels can vary by brand and market.

Absolut Citron · reference bottle, checked 2026-11-08

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