Absolut Passionfruit Premium Swedish Vodka 70 cl 38%

Passion fruit tastes of two things at once: enough acidity to wake the mouth up, and a sweetness that lands afterwards. It is a fruit that can carry a whole drink on its own — and here it sits on top of a vodka from the grain fields of Skåne.

Expert description

Absolut Passionfruit is a Swedish Vodka carrying natural passion fruit flavour, bottled at 38%.

The base is the same as everywhere else in the house: winter wheat from the land around Åhus and water from a deep well in the same place. The flavour comes from natural aromas, and no sugar is added. That detail matters, because sugar is what makes the fruit in many flavoured vodkas turn flat and syrupy after the first mouthful.

Alongside the passion fruit sits a stroke of orange blossom. That floral note is why the bottle lifts a tonic rather than merely colouring it, and it gives you something to build on in drinks with ginger or lime. All of it bottled at 38%, the strength Absolut uses across its flavoured range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clear passion fruit with acidity at the edge, and behind it a floral note leaning towards orange blossom.

Palate

Fresh, juicy fruit fills the mouth. The sweetness is held back and the acidity keeps everything upright.

Finish

Lightly sweet and fruity, but short. It leaves cleanly without depositing anything sticky.

Specifications

Name: Absolut Passionfruit
Distillery: Absolut
Region/Country: Åhus, Sweden
Type: Swedish Vodka
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7312040350339
Serving suggestion: In a Vodka Tonic with lime, or in a Mule where the ginger meets the fruit.

Flavour profile

Passion fruit · Tangy · Floral · Lightly sweet

Did you know?

Passion fruit does not grow in Sweden. Everything else in the bottle does: the wheat comes from the fields around Åhus and the water from a well in the same place. The fruit aroma is therefore the only ingredient that travelled any distance to get there.

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Frequently asked questions about Absolut Passionfruit

Is sugar added?

No. The flavour comes exclusively from natural aromas and no sugar goes in. That is why the fruit still reads fresh in the third glass, where sweetened versions typically start to feel heavy.

Which drink is it built for?

A Vodka Tonic or a Mule. Both bring acidity and bubbles for the passion fruit to lean on, and the ginger in a Mule meets the fruit without drowning it. Fill the glass with ice so it does not water down along the way.

Does it taste artificial?

No, and that comes down to two things: the aromas are natural, and there is no sugar dragging the flavour towards confectionery. The fruit character stays dry at the edge and carries the small acidity you know from a fresh passion fruit.

Can it be drunk neat?

It can, but it was built to be mixed. Neat and well chilled it works as a small fruit shot, while a glass with tonic or sparkling water is where it really opens up. Browse more bottles among our Vodka brands.

What difference does 38% instead of 40% make?

Those two points leave room for the fruit aroma. Absolut bottles its flavoured expressions slightly lower than the clear vodka so the alcohol heat does not push the fruit aside. You notice it as a softer opening on the tongue.

Does it work with food?

Yes, particularly with something salty or spicy. A cold passion fruit drink sits well with grilled chicken, with Asian food built on chilli, and with sharp cheese. The acidity cuts through fat much as a glass of white wine would.

What is the vodka base made from?

Winter wheat grown around Åhus in southern Sweden. The grain is sown in autumn, sits out the winter in the field and is harvested the following year, and the water comes from a deep well in the same district. It is the same base beneath the whole Absolut range.