Raspberry Vodka
Vodka infused with raspberry flavor, adding berry sweetness and color.
Origin
A flavored vodka category following the same broad path as other fruit vodkas, popularized alongside the flavored-vodka boom of the 1990s-2000s.
History
Raspberry-flavored vodka developed as part of the wider flavored-vodka trend, giving bartenders an easy way to add raspberry character to a vodka cocktail without needing fresh berries or a dedicated liqueur like Chambord. It's used mainly in casual, fruity vodka cocktails and highballs.
Flavor profile
Clean raspberry character over vodka's neutral base.
Tasting notes
A bright, true raspberry flavor sits on top of vodka's usual clean character, adding fruit brightness without the heavier sweetness a liqueur like Chambord would bring, useful as a shortcut in fruity vodka drinks.
Substitutes
- Plain vodka with a splash of raspberry syrup or muddled raspberries, for a fresher approximation.
- Chambord in a smaller amount, for a richer, more concentrated substitute.
- A different berry-flavored vodka, when raspberry specifically isn't available.
Common cocktails