Ketel One Vodka
The wheat vodka from the Nolet genever family in Schiedam. Fresh citrus, silky smooth and with a lively tingle: straight over ice, in a Martini, a Bloody Mary or a Dutch Mule.
Ketel 1 or Ketel One: genever or vodka?
It is a common source of confusion. Ketel 1, with the numeral, is the 35% young genever found in virtually every Dutch bar. Ketel One, written out in full, is the 40% wheat vodka created by the same Nolet family from Schiedam in 1983, which became especially popular in America. Both names refer to the distillery's oldest copper still. If you're looking for the genever, you can read all about it on the Ketel 1 page.
Ketel One Vodka is made at Nolet Distillery by combining two techniques: distillation in copper pot stills, the traditional stills, and modern distillation. It is a wheat vodka: its base is a grain distillate made from wheat, together with aged grain eau de vie. This gives the vodka fresh citrus aromas and a silky-smooth texture with a crisp, lively tingle.
In brief
Fresh citrus and a crisp tingle
Fresh citrus
A clean, fresh nose with citrus aromas. No harsh alcohol smell, but a lively freshness.
Silky smooth and lively
Silky smooth in texture, with a crisp, lively tingle on the tongue. Dry and clear.
Citrus to the finish
The citrus carries through to the finish, which remains clean and fresh. This makes it highly suitable for dry cocktails.
Ketel One Vodka's flavor profile served ice-cold. Ketel 1 young genever is grainier and has a hint of juniper.
How to drink Ketel One Vodka
Ketel One is a dry, fresh vodka that is best enjoyed in clear drinks: straight, stirred or with something spicy.
Straight over ice
Pour 40 ml Ketel One over a large ice cube in a heavy tumbler and let it chill briefly. A twist of lemon over the top brings out the vodka's citrus notes.
Tumblers →Bloody Mary
50 ml Ketel One, 120 ml tomato juice, 15 ml lemon juice, a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, salt and pepper. Roll with ice and pour into a highball glass with a celery stalk.
Go to the recipe →Dutch Mule
The Dutch version of the Moscow Mule: 50 ml Ketel One, 15 ml lime juice and 120 ml ginger beer in a copper mug filled with ice, garnished with a lime wedge.
Go to the Moscow Mule →Cocktails with Ketel One Vodka
With its dry, fresh character, Ketel One is especially suited to classics where the vodka can shine.
Vodka Martini
Vodka and dry vermouth, stirred and ice-cold. Ketel One's citrus makes a twist almost unnecessary.
Bloody Mary
Vodka, tomato juice, lemon and herbs. A dry vodka keeps it fresh and spicy.
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime and ginger beer in a copper mug. With Ketel One, you can make the Dutch Mule.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur, shaken hard until a creamy foam forms.The right glass for Ketel One Vodka
A classic Martini glass for a Martini, a heavy tumbler for drinking neat over ice, a tall glass for a Bloody Mary and a copper mug for a Dutch Mule.
More Ketel 1 flavors
Ketel 1
The jenever it all began with. On the brand page, read everything about Ketel 1 jonge jenever, the Signature Blend and the kopstoot.
To Ketel 1 →All vodka brands and flavors in one overview, from Swedish grain to French grapes.
Questions about Ketel One Vodka
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