Liquor Showcase: CÎROC Pineapple & Amaretto Vodkas
Get ready for summer and refreshing cocktails on the patio with CÎROC! Their infused Pineapple and Amaretto Vodkas are both distilled five times to ensure high quality and ultimate flavor. The versatility of both allows for a great range of cocktail creativity – among other things! We took a look inside this popular vodka brand to learn a bit more about CÎROC Pineapple Vodka and CÎROC Amaretto Vodka.
The Production Process
The CÎROC distillation process has been refined and perfected to ensure the best possible flavor each time. While all Vodka is distilled at least once, CÎROC is distilled a grand total of five times. Fine French grapes are specifically selected for harvest and made into wine. This wine is then distilled four times in column stills. In the fifth distillation, CÎROC Vodka is truly created in a traditional, tailor-made copper pot still at the historic Distillerie de Chevanceaux in the South of France.
The fine French grapes and that extra fifth distillation at the Distillerie de Chevanceaux are what give CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka its distinctive flavor; with an exceptionally fresh taste.
Behind the Brand
Born from generations of winemakers and distillers dating back to the 15th century, Jean-Sebastien Robicquet, the Master Distiller of CÎROC, truly has the art of distilling in his veins. Jean-Sebastian is based in Villevert, France in the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, and his distillery, Maison Villevert, has been in the family for more than 500 years.
Robicquet combined his distilling expertise and skill as an oenologist (an expert in the science of winemaking) to create Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka in 2003. Unlike most vodkas, which are made from grain, CÎROC is gluten-free and distilled from fine French grapes; a process inspired by over a century of wine-making expertise and craftsmanship.
CÎROC Pineapple Vodka
CÎROC Pineapple Vodka is light and smooth, with distinctive notes of sweet crushed pineapple, fresh tropical fruit, and a subtle hint of vanilla. As noted above, like the brand’s other vodkas, the Pineapple flavor is made from fine French grapes that are cold fermented and distilled five times. The vodka is then carefully infused with fresh, sweet pineapple, and a hint of other tropical fruit to give it that signature flavor.
CÎROC Pineapple is delicious served chilled, on the rocks, or with a splash of orange juice.
What to Make With It: CÎROC Colada
This is the perfect summer-ready cocktail! The brand’s take on the popular Piña Colada, the CÎROC Colada combines CÎROC pineapple, lime juice, and simple syrup. Easy, delicious, and refreshing!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. CÎROC Pineapple
- 1 oz. coconut water
- 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz. simple syrup
- 1 splash of club soda
Directions:
- Combine CÎROC Pineapple, coconut water, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a Highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
CÎROC Amaretto Vodka
CÎROC Amaretto Vodka is the fourth offering from the brand. This varietal is richly balanced with notes of sweet cherry and marzipan and offers a rich, cherry-almond flavor with a touch of vanilla as a smooth finish. As with the brand’s other vodkas, CÎROC Amaretto has been cold-fermented and distilled five times, then masterfully infused with amaretto flavors to give it that signature, rich flavor.
CÎROC Amaretto is delicious served chilled, on the rocks, or mixed with cola, pineapple juice, or in a classic sour.
What to Make with It: Harlem Sour
This yummy cocktail is made with a simple blend of CÎROC Amaretto and orange juice! It’s light with just a hint of musk from the Amaretto flavors. This is a great option for a summer barbecue or an after-dinner drink on the patio!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. CÎROC Amaretto
- 0.5 oz. orange juice
- 0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz. simple syrup
Directions:
- Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange wheel.
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