A crisp, botanical-forward cocktail that celebrates the clean, pure character of premium vodka combined with evergreen and herbal notes. This modern creation reflects contemporary cocktail culture's appreciation for natural botanicals, forest-inspired flavors, and the resurgence of gin-like herb-forward vodka applications.

Tips from the bar

Use Absolut vodka or similar high-quality vodka with clean flavor profile
infuse with fresh evergreen botanicals like pine, juniper, and fir for authentic forest character
serve very cold to highlight vodka's smoothness
strain carefully to remove botanical solids
garnish with fresh sprig for aromatics and visual appeal

Twists worth trying

Evergreen Martini: Serves in martini style with dry vermouth for sophisticated botanical aperitif
Evergreen Collins: extends with club soda and fresh lemon for refreshing, tall cocktail
Evergreen Sour: adds fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for balanced sour profile

What to eat with it

Smoked salmon
Cedar-planked fish
Pine nut salad
Herb-crusted lamb
Mushroom risotto
Forested game birds

The finished drink

Questions

What is in a Absolut Evergreen?

A Absolut Evergreen is made with absolut citron, pisang ambon, ice, bitter lemon.

What glass do you use for a Absolut Evergreen?

Serve a Absolut Evergreen in a collins glass.

What does a Absolut Evergreen taste like?

Expect herbal, fresh, citrusy.

What can I make with Absolut Citron?

We have 7 drinks built around Absolut Citron. See them all on the Absolut Citron page.

More with Absolut Citron

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