Grey Goose
French vodka made from wheat from Picardy and spring water from the Cognac region. Everything about the taste, varieties, best cocktails, and the glass that shows Grey Goose at its best.
Vodka made the way the French make cognac
Grey Goose is a French vodka created in 1997 by American drinks importer Sidney Frank and developed by cellarmaster François Thibault, a cognac maker by trade. The vodka is distilled from soft winter wheat from Picardy and blended with spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue, in the heart of the Cognac region.
That French approach, using bakery-quality wheat and limestone-filtered water, makes Grey Goose smoother and rounder than most vodkas. The brand became the standard for premium vodka in cocktail bars and has been part of Bacardi since 2004. Alongside the Original, there are lemon- and pear-flavored varieties.
In brief
What types of Grey Goose are there?
Grey Goose Original
The Original in the frosted bottle with flying geese. Smooth, rounded, and slightly sweet from the wheat.
Grey Goose Le Citron
Made with lemons from Menton on the Côte d'Azur. Fresh and natural, without the candy-like flavor of many lemon vodkas.
Grey Goose La Poire
Vodka flavored with French Anjou pears. Smooth, sweet, and slightly floral.
Grey Goose Nightvision
The Original in a bottle that lights up in the dark. Same vodka, spectacular bottle for your table or bar.
Grey Goose magnum
One and a half liters of Original for your home bar or a big party. Also available as a 3-liter bottle.
Grey Goose 35 cl
The same vodka in a more convenient size. Great for trying or as a gift.
For a Martini or Espresso Martini, Original is the only choice.
Smooth, round and with a hint of almond
Clean & slightly sweet
Barely any alcohol aroma, with hints of fresh bread and a light, floral sweetness from the wheat.
Silky smooth and full-bodied
Round and creamy in texture, with a subtle sweetness and a hint of almond. No harsh edges.
Long and fresh
A clean, slightly peppery finish that lingers longer than an ordinary vodka's.
Tasting profile of Grey Goose Original. Le Citron and La Poire are fruitier and slightly sweeter.
Three ways to drink Grey Goose
A premium vodka deserves more than a mix with orange juice. Chilled, neat or in a classic cocktail, Grey Goose is at its best.
Grey Goose Martini
60 ml Grey Goose and 10 ml dry vermouth, stirred with plenty of ice and strained into an ice-cold martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or an olive.
View the recipe →Neat, lightly chilled
Unlike most vodkas, Grey Goose doesn't need to be kept in the freezer: at around 10 degrees, you can best taste the wheat and gentle sweetness. Pour 30 ml into a small glass.
Glass: Nick & Nora →Le Grand Fizz
45 ml Grey Goose, 15 ml elderflower liqueur, juice of half a lime and soda in a large wine glass filled with ice. The brand's signature recipe, fresh and summery.
Glass: copa or wine glass →The best cocktails with Grey Goose
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur, shaken hard until frothy. Extra smooth with Grey Goose.
Vodka Martini
Vodka and dry vermouth, stirred and ice-cold. The cocktail premium vodka was made for.
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and lime. Le Citron adds an extra-fresh citrus note.
French Martini
Vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice, shaken until frothy. A French vodka in a French cocktail.The right glass for Grey Goose
A Martini glass or Nick & Nora for the Martini, a coupe for the Espresso Martini, and a copa for the Grand Fizz. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything else you wanted to know about Grey Goose
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