Grey Goose
The French vodka made with wheat from Picardy and spring water from the Cognac region. Everything about the flavor, the varieties, the best cocktails and the glass in which Grey Goose looks its best.
Vodka made the way the French make cognac
Grey Goose is a French vodka conceived in 1997 by American spirits importer Sidney Frank and developed by cellarmaster François Thibault, who originally worked as a cognac maker. 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, with baker-quality wheat and filtered limestone 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. In addition to 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 glass bottle with the flying geese. Smooth, round 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 the table or bar.
Grey Goose magnum
One and a half liters of Original for the home bar or a large party. Also available as 3 liters.
Grey Goose 35 cl
The same vodka in a more convenient size. Handy for trying or as a gift.
For a Martini or Espresso Martini, Original is the only choice.
Soft, round and with a hint of almond
Clean & slightly sweet
Hardly any alcohol on the nose, but 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 with a standard vodka.
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. Cold, 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 zest or an olive.
Go to recipe →Neat, lightly chilled
Unlike most vodkas, Grey Goose does not need to come straight from 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, the juice of half a lime and soda in a large wine glass 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, vigorously shaken until creamy and frothy. Extra smooth with Grey Goose.
Vodka Martini
Vodka and dry vermouth, stirred and ice-cold. The cocktail a premium vodka was made for.
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and lime. With Le Citron, it gets 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.
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