SVEDKA Grapefruit Jalapeño is built for the sweet heat trend, and in the 1.75 liter format it is unambiguously a party and volume mixing bottle rather than a shelf showpiece. The base is imported Swedish vodka made from winter wheat and spring water and distilled five times, the same clean neutral platform behind the standard SVEDKA expression. On top of that sits a two part flavor build. Grapefruit comes first and does most of the work, bright and tart with real citrus pulp character rather than the candied note a lot of flavored vodkas settle for. The jalapeño arrives second, growing through the middle of the palate and finishing with genuine warmth. It reads as pepper heat rather than chili candy, and it is more assertive than most people expect on a first pour. Note the strength: this is bottled at 35 percent alcohol by volume, or 70 proof, rather than the 40 percent standard for unflavored vodka. That lower proof is typical across the flavored category and it keeps the citrus from turning harsh, but it does mean the bottle behaves differently in a drink than a full strength vodka would. Build accordingly and pour slightly heavier than a recipe written for 80 proof assumes. Where the large format earns its place is batching. A pitcher of spicy paloma style highballs with grapefruit soda takes almost no effort, and the same bottle covers spicy mules, a Bloody Mary variation and straightforward chilled shots. At 1.75 liters you are getting more than twice the standard bottle, which makes this a sensible pick up for a crowd, a long weekend or a home bar that runs through mixers quickly.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
35% |
| Proof |
70 |
| Size |
1.75L |
| Country |
Sweden |
| Category |
Flavored Vodka |
| Expression |
Grapefruit Jalapeño |
| Base |
Swedish winter wheat |
| Distillation |
Distilled five times |
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear and bright.
Nose: Sweet grapefruit aroma with a subtle floral edge, and a green vegetal jalapeño note sitting just behind it.
Palate: Opens on bright citrus and juicy grapefruit pulp, tart rather than sweet, then builds through a smooth neutral vodka mid palate as the jalapeño heat climbs.
Finish: Crisp and clean with a lingering peppery warmth that holds longer than the citrus does.
FAQ
What proof is SVEDKA Grapefruit Jalapeño? It is bottled at 70 proof, or 35 percent alcohol by volume, which is lower than the 40 percent standard for unflavored vodka and typical for the flavored category.
How many drinks does a 1.75 liter bottle make? It holds a little over 59 fluid ounces, which works out to roughly 39 standard one and a half ounce pours, more than double a 750ml bottle.
How spicy is it? The jalapeño is noticeable and builds through the finish rather than hitting immediately. It reads as real pepper warmth and is more assertive than most fruit flavored vodkas.
Is it sweet? The grapefruit is tart rather than candied, so it lands drier than most flavored vodkas, with the heat cutting any residual sweetness.
What should I mix it with? Grapefruit soda over ice makes a spicy paloma style highball in seconds, and it batches well for a crowd. It also works in a spicy mule, a Bloody Mary variation, or chilled as a straight shot.
Where can I buy SVEDKA Grapefruit Jalapeño Vodka online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
