Salmari Vodka
The salmiak flavor of Salmari, but in vodka form. Drier, less sweet, and at 40%, much stronger than the 25% liqueur. Serve ice-cold as a shot or as a long drink with an energy drink, for those who love salty licorice and want something stronger.
Salmari, but stronger and drier
Salmari is best known in the Netherlands for its black salmiak liqueur at 25%. Salmari Vodka takes that same licorice flavor and gives it a 40% vodka base. The vodka is made in Finland from wheat and Finnish glacial water, and is column-distilled.
The difference from the liqueur comes down to sweetness and strength. While regular Salmari is thick and sweet with a salty kick, the vodka is drier and less sweet, letting the salmiak flavor come through more sharply. It’s intended for those who want a stronger licorice shot, or a long drink with an energy drink in which the liqueur would be too sweet.
In brief
Salty licorice without the syrup
Salmiak
The familiar aroma of salty licorice and licorice root, a little sharper than in the liqueur because of the higher strength.
Dry and salty
Less sweet and thinner than regular Salmari. The salmiak takes the lead, with a warm alcohol note from the 40%.
Long and warm
The licorice flavor lingers, with more warmth than the liqueur and hardly any sweet aftertaste.
Salmari Vodka's flavor profile when served ice-cold from the freezer. At room temperature, it's sharper and you feel the 40% alcohol more.
How to drink Salmari Vodka
Cold is key. Straight from the freezer, the vodka is smoother and the licorice flavor comes through nicely; straight or lengthened with energy drink are the two classics.
Ice-cold shot
Put the bottle and glasses in the freezer and pour 2 cl per shot. The cold makes the vodka slightly syrupy and softens the 40% alcohol. Drink it in one go.
Shot glasses →Salmari vodka energy
40 ml Salmari Vodka in a highball glass filled with ice, topped up with 120 ml energy drink. Because the vodka is less sweet than the liqueur, this highball stays fresher.
Highball glasses →With cola and lime
40 ml Salmari Vodka with 120 ml cola in a tumbler filled with ice and a lime wedge. Licorice and cola bring out each other's flavors, while the lime keeps it fresh.
Tumblers →Shots and mixes with Salmari Vodka
Licorice-flavored vodka calls for simple recipes that let the salmiak take center stage.
Salmari cocktail
Our mix with salty licorice, something fresh, and lots of ice. The vodka makes it less sweet and stronger.
Salmari Bomb
The idea behind a Jägerbomb: a shot of Salmari Vodka dropped into a glass of energy drink.
Halloween cocktails
Dark drinks for a spooky party. A splash of licorice vodka fits right in.
Shots
All the shots in one place, from sweet licorice to salty salmiak, and from mild to strong.The right glass for Salmari Vodka
A sturdy shot glass that can go in the freezer, a second for rounds, a highball glass for the energy drink, and a tumbler for mixing with cola.
More Salmari flavors
Salmari
Where it all began. Read all about Salmari on the brand page: its origins, varieties, and classic cocktails.
Go to Salmari →All vodka brands and flavors in one place, from Swedish grain to French grapes.
Questions about Salmari Vodka
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