Absolut's flavoured vodka range has grown enormous over the years, but Mango remains one of its most successful expressions — and having tasted it, the popularity is understandable. This is a flavoured vodka that tastes genuinely of real mango, which sounds like a low bar but is one that many competitors fail to clear.
The secret lies in Absolut's insistence on natural ingredients. Swedish winter wheat and deep-well water from Åhus provide the base, and real mangoes provide the flavour. The nose immediately reflects this — ripe, juicy mango with an authentic fruit quality that synthetic flavourings simply cannot replicate.
On the palate, the mango is vivid and appealing, with the wheat base providing gentle sweetness and a clean backbone. At 38% ABV, it has enough strength to stand up in cocktails without the alcohol overpowering the fruit. The balance is deftly handled — sweet enough to be appealing, dry enough to be versatile.
At £23.75, Absolut Mango sits at a competitive price point for a branded flavoured vodka. Use it in a Mango Martini, a tropical Spritz, or simply with soda and a squeeze of lime for an effortless long drink. A crowd-pleaser in the best sense.
