liquidHandmade in Sweden with

quality local ingredients,

Absolut Elyx is a unique

luxury vodka that has

earned the respect of

London's top bars S

tyle and substance. Now there's a combination.

With its copper embossed bottle, Absolut Elyx

certainly has the stylings of a luxury vodka. But

the proof really is in how it tastes. You see, it isn't

like other vodkas. That's because it's made by

hand, using only winter wheat grown on a single

estate in Åhus, Sweden.

In fact, every part of the production, from the planting of

the  rst seed, all the way through distillation and bottling,

is performed within a 25km radius in the Åhus region of

Southern Sweden. This is vodka made the natural way,

removing any impurities manually, and using an original

copper still from 1929.

It's a complex process that takes experience and skill. It

means every sip of Absolut Elyx has a silky texture, and a

long-lasting smooth  nish with a subtle spiciness. Copper

distillation makes every drop of vodka fresh, pure and

invigorating to sip, with subtle, †oral notes and fruit tones

on the nose. It's smooth enough to sip straight-up on the

rocks, or as part of a cocktail.

With no computers, or hefty mechanics involved in the

distillation process, quality relies on the craftsmanship and

skill of the select few who make it. That's why the brand

has partnered with world-class mixologists at four of the

best bars in London - Artesian at The Langham, NOLA

London, Purl London and City Social - to create bespoke

cocktails that showcase the unique quality of Absolut Elyx.

To sample these special creations, simply book a table

at one of the partner bars, sit back and experience the

smoothness and †avour that is unique to Absolut Elyx.

But if you can't make it to the bar, don't worry. You don't

have to be a top mixologist to create a drink that really

showcases the craftsmanship behind this vodka. And

to get you started, we've also provided you with a couple

of recipes to experiment with. So grab a glass and some

ice and let Absolut Elyx do the talking.

Absolut Elyx is available from Waitrose; £38 for a 700ml bottle

Visit absolutelyx.com or follow @AbsolutElyx

silk

'Every sip of Absolut Elyx has a silky

texture and a long-lasting, smooth finish'

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