Flavour Guide: Smirnoff Red Label

Smirnoff No.21 is a classic and versatile vodka that has been around for over a century. It is one of the best-selling vodka brands in the world and is known for its smooth, clean taste. The flavour profile of Smirnoff No.21 can be described as neutral with a subtle hint of sweetness.

When first opening a bottle of Smirnoff you’ll notice a clean and crisp aroma. This neutral scent means it doesn’t have any particular smell that overpowers any others. The triple distillation and unique filtration through activated charcoal helps remove any impurities and undesirable tastes. The neutrality in this spirit makes it perfect for mixing with a variety of ingredients and creating delicious cocktails without being restricted to certain flavours.

The cocktails we have showcased here have been created to show off that versatility with a wide range of styles, flavours and textures.

PEACH ICED TEA

This refreshing, flavoursome cocktail combines the malty, earthy tones of tea with the sweet, summery aroma of fresh peaches. When the weather is good, serve up a Smirnoff Peach Iced Tea!

Ingredients:
45ml Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
15ml Lemon Juice
10ml Black Tea Syrup
15ml Peach Syrup
Top With Soda Water

Glassware:
Highball

Ice:
Cubed

Garnish:
Sliced Peach

Method:
1. Add the Smirnoff, Black Tea Syrup, Peach Syrup and Lemon Juice to a Highball glass with ice
2. Top up the mixture with Soda Water
3. Stir the mixture until well combined
4. Garnish using Sliced Peach

This recipe contains 13.3g of alcohol (1.66 UK Units).

VODKA COLADA

A Smirnoff remix of an absolute classic. The peppery taste of Smirnoff acts as underlying heat to the tropical flavours of a regular Pina Colada to evoke the sensation of an island bonfire!

Ingredients:
50ml Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
25ml Coconut Water
20ml Mango Syrup
50ml Pineapple Juice
15ml Lime Juice

Glassware:
Coupe

Ice:
N/A

Garnish:
Pineapple Wedge

Method:
1. Add the Smirnoff, Coconut Water, Mango Syrup, Pineapple Juice and Lime Juice to a Boston Tin with Ice
2. Shake well
3. Double strain the mixture into a Coupe glass
4. Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge

This recipe contains 14.8g of alcohol (1.85 UK Units).

WATERMELON SPRITZ

A sip of this will make you the coolest person in the bar! Smirnoff’s clean and crisp aroma is the perfect accompaniment to the refreshing Watermelon flavour.

Ingredients:
45ml Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
50ml Prosecco
50ml White Wine
25ml Watermelon Syrup
15ml Lemon Juice
8 Chunks Of Fresh Watermelon

Glassware:
Gin Balloon

Ice:
Cubed

Garnish:
Watermelon Wedge

Method:
1. Layer the Watermelon Chunks and Ice into a Gin Balloon
2. Add the Smirnoff, Lemon Juice, Watermelon Syrup and White Wine into the glass
3. Top up the glass with Prosecco
4. Stir the mixture until well combined
5. Garnish with a Watermelon Wedge

This recipe contains 22.7g of alcohol (2.84 UK Units).