Ketel One Vodka
The wheat vodka from the Nolet genever family of Schiedam. Fresh citrus, silky smooth and with a lively tingle: neat over ice, in a Martini, a Bloody Mary or a Dutch Mule.
Ketel 1 or Ketel One: genever or vodka?
It's an easy mix-up. Ketel 1, with the number, is the 35% young genever found in almost every Dutch pub. 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 the Nolet Distillery by combining two techniques: distillation in copper pot stills, the classic kettles, and modern distillation. It is a wheat vodka: its base is wheat grain spirit, along 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 sharp smell of alcohol, just a lively freshness.
Silky smooth and lively
Silky in texture, with a crisp, lively tingle on the tongue. Dry and bright.
Citrus through to the finish
The citrus carries through to the finish, which stays clean and fresh. This makes it ideal for dry cocktails.
Flavor profile of ice-cold Ketel One Vodka. Ketel 1 jonge jenever is grainier, with a hint of juniper.
How to drink Ketel One Vodka
Ketel One is a dry, fresh vodka that is best enjoyed in simple drinks: neat, stirred, or with a little spice.
Neat over ice
Pour 40 ml Ketel One over a large ice cube in a heavy tumbler and let it chill briefly. A lemon zest 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 tall 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 full of ice, with a lime wedge.
Go to the Moscow Mule →Cocktails with Ketel One Vodka
With its dry, fresh character, Ketel One is best 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 spices. A dry vodka keeps it fresh and zesty.
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, and ginger beer in a copper mug. Make a Dutch Mule with Ketel One.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur, shaken hard until frothy.The right glass for Ketel One Vodka
A classic martini glass for the Martini, a heavy tumbler for sipping neat over ice, a tall glass for the Bloody Mary, and a copper mug for the Dutch Mule.
More Ketel 1 flavors
Ketel 1
The jenever that started it all. Visit the brand page to learn all about Ketel 1 jonge jenever, the Signature Blend, and the kopstoot.
Go to Ketel 1 →All the vodka brands and flavors at a glance, from Swedish grain to French grapes.
Questions about Ketel One Vodka
Can’t find your question here? Read more on the Ketel 1 page or browse our cocktail recipes.
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Buy Ketel One Vodka
Want the bottle delivered straight to your door? Order Ketel One Vodka online at Gall & Gall.
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