Wild Roots Grapefruit Vodka
35% ABV (70 proof) | 750mL | Grapefruit-infused vodka | Real fruit, no artificial flavors | Portland, Oregon — Wild Roots Grapefruit Vodka starts with the brand's corn-based vodka — filtered 100 times — and infuses it with real grapefruit, roughly a pound of fruit per 750mL bottle. Founded in Portland in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Chris and Ali Joseph, Wild Roots built its name on one premise: naturally infused spirits with no artificial flavors, extracts, colors, or sweeteners. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The result tastes like grapefruit, not "grapefruit flavor": bright pink-grapefruit zest and juicy citrus over a clean corn-vodka base, with a gentle bitter-pith edge that keeps it honest. Among flavored vodkas, the real-fruit infusion puts it in a different class from extract-based competitors — and at 70 proof it pours like a ready-made Paloma base.
Tasting notes
Nose: fresh grapefruit zest, citrus oil, clean grain. Palate: juicy pink grapefruit, light sweetness, soft vodka roundness. Finish: crisp — grapefruit pith, citrus oil, clean and dry.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 35% ABV (70 proof) — infused with real grapefruit
- No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners
- Corn-based vodka, 100x filtered, from Portland's Distillery Row
- A natural Paloma or greyhound base — just add soda or lime
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Over ice with soda and a lime wedge for an instant Paloma-style spritz, or straight from the freezer as a chilled shot.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wild Roots Grapefruit Vodka made with real fruit?
Yes — it's infused with real grapefruit (about a pound of fruit per bottle), with no artificial flavors or colors.
What is the proof of Wild Roots Grapefruit Vodka?
70 proof (35% ABV) — the brand's flavored vodkas are lower proof than its 80-proof unflavored vodka.
Where is Wild Roots made?
Portland, Oregon, on the city's Distillery Row.
What is the base spirit?
Corn-based vodka, filtered 100 times.