Absolut Summertime
The Absolut Summertime is a medium vodka highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 49 out of 100
- Sweet
- 51 out of 100
- Fruity
- 32 out of 100
- Boozy
- 28 out of 100
How to make an Absolut Summertime
To make an Absolut Summertime, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1½ oz absolut citron, ¾ oz sweet and sour, ½ oz sprite and 3 oz soda water. Garnish with lemon.
You'll need
- Absolut Citron1½ oz
- Sweet and sour¾ oz
- Sprite½ oz
- Soda water3 oz
- Lemongarnish
Instructions
- 1
Add Absolut Citron and sweet and sour to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with Sprite and soda water.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
- 7
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Why shake? Sweet and sour needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Absolut Summertime questions
What does an Absolut Summertime taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Absolut Summertime?
About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Absolut Summertime and a 501 Blue?
Both use sweet and sour and sprite. The Absolut Summertime adds absolut citron and soda water, while the 501 Blue uses Blue Curacao, Blueberry schnapps and vodka. The Absolut Summertime is shaken and served in a highball glass; the 501 Blue is built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
How do I make a pitcher of Absolut Summertimes?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz absolut citron and 4½ oz sweet and sour in a jug and chill it. Add 7 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Top each glass with sprite and soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Absolut Summertime in?
A highball glass.