Vodka is a smaller category of Spanish vodka represented by the brands Santamanía and Siderit. The range includes the pure premium vodka Santamanía Premium and the delicately flavoured Siderit Lactée. Vodka is a spirit with a neutral taste, which is why it works well neat for drinking on its own or as a base for cocktails, where it does not overpower the flavour of the other ingredients.
How to find your way around this category
Pure vodka (Santamanía Premium) is suitable for drinking chilled on its own or as a neutral base for classic cocktails (Moscow Mule, Vodka Martini). Flavoured vodka (Siderit Lactée) adds a delicate flavour accent, which is better suited to drinking on its own or to simpler drinks.
For cocktails in which another ingredient is meant to stand out, choose pure vodka. For a more varied flavour experience from the vodka itself, choose the flavoured version.
Storage and serving
Vodka is stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and practically does not deteriorate once opened. It is best served well chilled, ideally from the freezer, where it takes on a smoother texture, or with ice.
Unlike wine or beer, vodka does not spoil once opened - its high alcohol content preserves it over the long term.
Frequently asked questions
How is vodka served?
Best well chilled, ideally from the freezer, when it takes on a smoother texture, or with ice as an aperitif or the base of a cocktail.
How long does an opened bottle of vodka last?
Thanks to its high alcohol content, vodka practically does not deteriorate once opened and can be stored at room temperature for many months or even years.
What is the difference between pure and flavoured vodka?
Pure vodka has a neutral taste and works as a universal base for cocktails, while a flavoured vodka such as Siderit Lactée adds a delicate flavour accent better suited to drinking on its own.
Which cocktails is vodka suited to?
Classically to a Moscow Mule, Vodka Martini or Screwdriver, where thanks to its neutral taste it does not overpower the other ingredients.