The Absolut Pleasure cocktail appears to refer primarily to a couple of different drinks that incorporate Absolut vodka, with the name playing on the brand’s “Absolut” prefix for a fun, indulgent pun.
The most commonly referenced version comes from older cocktail sites (like Drink of the Week) and features a fruity, refreshing profile using flavoured Absolut vodkas.
Ingredients
- 1 part Absolut Citron (lemon-flavored vodka)
- 1 part Absolut Mandrin (mandarin/orange-flavored vodka)
- 2 parts strawberry-infused simple syrup (or strawberry syrup/simple syrup with muddled strawberries)
- Splash of sour mix (or fresh lemon/lime juice for tartness)
- Splash of Sprite (or lemon-lime soda) to top
Instructions
- Shake the Absolut Citron, Absolut Mandrin, strawberry simple syrup, and sour mix with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Top with a splash of Sprite for fizz.
- Garnish optionally with a strawberry slice, lemon wheel, or orange twist.
This creates a sweet-tart, citrusy, strawberry-forward drink that’s light, summery, and easy to sip—perfect for those who enjoy flavored vodka highballs or something not too heavy.
There’s also a themed variation called Absolut Pleasure inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (from cocktail blogs like The Drunken Moogle, dating back to around 2012). It’s richer and more dessert-like:
Rocky Horror-Inspired Absolut Pleasure:
- ~1.5 oz cherry brandy (like Kirschwasser)
- 1 oz Absolut Vodka (original or flavored)
- ~0.25 oz Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
Instructions: Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass (or serve over ice). It’s a creamy, cherry-chocolate vibe—decadent and “sinful” to match the movie’s playful, campy energy.
Other “Pleasure”-named drinks with Absolut exist (like Pasha’s Pleasure, a creamy vodka mix, or modern Absolut originals like Guilt Tea Pleasure with lime vodka and tea), but they don’t match “Absolut Pleasure” exactly.
If this doesn’t match the specific version you’re thinking of (perhaps from a bar, event, or recent promo), feel free to give more details—like ingredients you recall or where you heard of it! In the meantime, the fruity version with Citron and Mandrin is a solid, fun one to try at home. Enjoy responsibly!
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