AFTER its debut in the United States market in 2003, Absolut Vanilia has been brought to China. Five of the eight flavours of Absolut vodka are now available.

Absolut Vanilia uses winter wheat, deep well water and Madagascar vanilla to create a pure flavour with an aftertaste of cream and black chocolate.

One of the best ways to drink Absolut Vanilia is to mix some of it with coffee latte or cuppuccino, which adds a slight vanilla fragrance to the coffee.

Other options for mixes include Coke, Seven-Up, apple or orange juice, ginger ale, and the popular coconut milk. The proportion of vodka to the mix is best kept at 1:2. If you want to taste pure vodka, a simple slice of apple or orange dipped with some sugar or cinnamon powder makes a perfect match.

Lu Chang