Hanson of Sonoma, an all-organic grape-based vodka distillery, is releasing a new Meyer lemon-infused vodka, the latest addition in their lineup of seven organic original and infused vodkas.
Hanson sources their Meyer lemons locally from DMS Ranch, an organic, family-owned farm located just 25 miles from Hanson’s Sonoma distillery. Hanson of Sonoma infuses the zest from fresh Meyer lemon peels (which are sweeter and less acidic than traditional lemons) into the vodka, where the oils from the zest give the vodka a bright, citrus zing.
The resulting Meyer lemon vodka has notes of spicy bergamot, herbs, and just a kick of spice – perfect for a fresh take on the classic Lemon Drop, or a summery cocktail. Each bottle of Hanson of Sonoma vodka retails for $30.
Hanson of Sonoma has also opened a new tasting room in Sausalito, just a short ferry ride or drive across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.
The tasting room serves handcrafted cocktails made with Hanson of Sonoma vodka and offers tastings of Hanson of Sonoma’s mainstay flavors – Original, Cucumber, Ginger, Mandarin, Habañero and Meyer Lemon – and special edition flavors like Boysenberry and Espresso. Hanson of Sonoma’s new tasting room is located at 669 Bridgeway within the Hanson Gallery Fine Art.
The tasting room is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 – 6 p.m. Starting in May, the Sausalito tasting room will be open seven days a week from 12 – 7 p.m.