Absolut Peppar is the pioneering pepper-infused vodka — a Swedish spirit launched in 1986 and flavored with green and red jalapeño-style peppers, built to bring genuine heat to the Bloody Mary and any cocktail that wants a kick.
Made in Åhus, Sweden, from winter wheat and deep-well water like the rest of the Absolut range, Peppar was one of the first flavored vodkas on the market and remains the benchmark for spicy vodka. The pepper infusion is savory rather than sweet — bell pepper and chili heat that makes it the natural base for a Bloody Mary, a spicy martini, or a peppery vodka tonic.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Roasted and grilled peppers, green tomato, and dried herbs.
Palate: Bold and savory — bell pepper with building chili heat.
Finish: Warm, peppery, and dry.
Specs
Producer: Absolut, Åhus, Sweden
Style: Pepper-flavored vodka
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Absolut Peppar taste like?
Savory and spicy rather than sweet — roasted bell pepper and green tomato up front with a building chili heat. It's designed to add a peppery kick to cocktails, not to be a sweet flavored vodka.
What cocktails is Absolut Peppar best in?
It's the classic base for a spicy Bloody Mary. It also works in a peppery vodka tonic, a spicy martini (with a salt-rimmed glass), or a Moscow Mule variation with extra-spicy ginger beer.
Is Absolut Peppar gluten-free concern?
It's made from winter wheat. Distillation removes most proteins, and many people avoid wheat-based vodkas out of caution — if you have celiac disease or a wheat allergy, consult guidance before consuming.
