The weather is getting colder, but lucky for you there’s plenty of Northwest vodkas perfect for warming you up this winter. From herbal hues to winter fruit flavors, there’s something for everybody in these five flavored vodkas made with the tastes of winter in mind.
Rosemary Vodka | Oola Distillery | Seattle
If you’re looking to stir things up with in your winter cocktail game, try the herb-infused vodka from this Seattle distillery. It’s made with handpicked and locally grown Tuscan Blue rosemary, and filtered once with charcoal to maintain the full flavor of the grain. With light notes of caramel and vanilla, this herbal concoction will take you on a smooth trip to a winter wonderland.
Sweet Ginger Vodka | Crater Lake Spirits | Bend, OR
‘Tis the season of gingerbread houses and what better way to reminisce on warm winter memories than with this adult version of a favorite holiday flavor. The first sip will tease ginger spice sourced from a fresh root, quickly followed by a subtle sweetness that comes from crystalized cane sugar. Enjoy this gluten-free flavored vodka on its own or in a gingerbread-house-inspired mix.
Mad Mint Vodka | Batch 206 | Seattle
This vodka is for those of you who rejoice at the return of peppermint-flavored everything this time of year. The peppermint is Washington-grown and only slightly sweetened with beet sugar produced in the Pacific Northwest. Self described as a “blizzard in a bottle,” try mixing this blast of fresh flavor into any chocolate beverage for a wintery twist.
Cranberry Vodka | Wild Roots Vodka | Portland
With this artfully crafted sip, the game is all in the name. At Wild Roots, the word “roots” is the main focus of every product that they produce. The cranberries used are grown in the Northwest and showcase the best of locally sourced flavors. Filtered using real lava rocks from the Cascades, this berry beverage will sweeten up any moments this winter.
Pomegranate Vodka | Heritage Distilling | Gig Harbor, WA
It’s no secret that pomegranate is a health super fruit, therefore it makes perfect sense for this handcrafted vodka to be good for the soul. Made in a small batch to focus on natural flavors, this sip is sweet up front with a tart and bitter finish that will warm you in colder months. Try it on its own or in a fruity mix celebrating the best of winter fruits.
