FIVE OF THE BEST FLAVOURED VODKAS

1 Absolut Citron, Sweden

£18-£25/70cl Widely available

Launched in 1988, Citron was the second flavoured vodka from iconic Swedish label Absolut and has since become its biggest seller. Its fame was assured when it became the vodka of choice for the Cosmopolitan cocktail, which flew off bars in London and New York in the 1990s thanks to TV show Sex and the City. With a base of Swedish winter wheat, the palate is smooth and creamy with ripe Amalfi lemon and lemon zest flavours and a spicy, lemon tart finish. Clean and crisp, it obviously tastes great in a Cosmo, but fans of citrus drinks should try it in a Lemon Drop Martini too, shaken with lemon juice and triple sec. Alcohol 40% Aval Dor Cornish Seaberry Vodka, UK

£36.99-£39/70cl Drink Finder, Master of Malt, Southwest Spirits

Made at Colwith Farm Distillery in Lanlivery in Cornwall, this British potato vodka is infused with seaberries (also called sea buckthorn) harvested a few kilometres from the distillery. Warm amber-orange in colour, it has fruity aromas: tropical with bitter orange notes. There’s a distinctive tangy palate of tropical and citrus fruit – dried mango, Seville orange – with a touch of honeyed sweetness that lingers on the finish alongside a crisp citrus-and-spice kick. Sip or serve it over ice with tonic. Alc 40%

3 Belvedere Organic Infusions Pear & Ginger, Poland

£34.75-£44.99/70cl Selfridges, The Bottle Club, The Whisky Exchange

Premium Polish label Belvedere has launched its Organic Infusions range of flavoured vodkas in time for summer. Ideal to pair with tonic for a seasonal refresher, the range includes Blackberry & Lemongrass, Lemon & Basil and this lightly spiced Pear & Ginger. It has a really refreshing zesty nose, with lemon citrus, leafy hints and ginger leading to a fresh, clean and crisp palate with notes of fresh pear, spiced pears, lemon citrus and sliced root ginger tea. Alc 42% Bare Vodka No3 Cherry, 4 5 Poland

£28/50cl bare-vodka.com

The Bare range of Polish grain vodkas is made with entirely natural flavourings. No2 is lightly honeyed, but our pick is No3, with attractive aromas and flavours of fresh red cherry and Maraschino cherry, plus an almond, marzipan note – like sipping a cherry Bakewell. Smooth-textured, it finishes fruity, with a kick of warm spice. Bare is intended for sipping neat, but you can also try pairing it with Fentimans Rose Lemonade for a summery serve. Alc 40% Manly Spirits Marine Botanical Vodka, Australia £32.89-£35.95/70cl 31Dover, Distillers Direct, Master of Malt, Spirits Kiosk, The Bottle Club,

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A vodka for gin lovers, this is distilled in Sydney using foraged marine botanicals including sea parsley and kelp. Savoury aromas with underlying spice make your mouth water. The creamy palate with its seaweed umami depth is balanced by breezy ozone freshness and a clean mineral edge. A great alternative to gin with tonic, or try it neat with oysters Alc 41.6% D