Prairie Organic

Prairie Organic Spirits is a USDA-certified organic vodka and gin brand from Minnesota, distilled from 100% organic corn grown by a co-op of Midwestern family farmers. The lineup includes Prairie Organic Vodka, Cucumber Vodka, flavored vodkas (Apple Pear Ginger, Watermelon Cucumber Lime), Prairie Organic Gin, and Navy Strength Gin (57% ABV). All expressions are gluten-free and additive-free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does USDA Certified Organic mean for a corn-based vodka?

USDA Certified Organic certification for corn-based vodka means the corn used as the base grain was grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetically modified seed — and that the production process meets National Organic Program standards for inputs and handling throughout distillation. For Prairie Organic, the certification covers the co-op of Minnesota family farms that supply the corn, meaning it is third-party verified rather than self-declared. Corn is one of the most heavily GMO-modified crops in the US — the vast majority of American corn grown commercially is genetically modified — so the non-GMO aspect of the organic certification is particularly relevant for a corn vodka. The additive-free and gluten-free designations are separate from the organic certification: Prairie does not add glycerin, citric acid, or sweeteners (common in many mass-market vodkas to smooth the spirit), and the distillation process removes the gluten proteins from the corn base grain.

What is the difference between Prairie Organic Vodka and Prairie Organic Gin?

Both use the same certified organic corn distillate as their base spirit. The vodka is the base distillate itself — filtered and proofed to the clean, light profile suited for mixing. The gin infuses that same organic corn base with a botanical blend during distillation, adding juniper alongside citrus, floral, and herbal botanical elements. Because both spirits share the same base, the gin reflects Prairie’s house distillate character more clearly than gins built on neutral grain spirit — the corn base contributes a subtle creaminess that distinguishes Prairie Organic Gin from wheat or potato-based gins at comparable price points. The Navy Strength (57% ABV) version of the gin is higher proof for more assertive botanical presence in cocktails where dilution from ice and mixers would otherwise flatten the spirit.