New Amsterdam Pink Whitney 750ML

New Amsterdam Pink Whitney 750ML is a pink lemonade-infused vodka bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof) in a 750ml format. Born from a collaboration with former NHL player Ryan Whitney and Barstool Sports, this expression earned a Silver Medal from Best Tasting Spirits in 2019 and quickly became one of the fastest-growing flavored vodkas in the United States.

Quick Facts: ABV: 30% (60 proof)  |  Origin: California, United States  |  Pink Lemonade Flavored Vodka  |  Distillery: E & J Gallo

Production & Heritage

Pink Whitney is produced by E & J Gallo, one of the largest wine and spirits producers in the world, headquartered in Modesto, California. The base vodka is made from grain, distilled five times, and filtered three times before being infused with pink lemonade flavoring and enhanced with sweet cane sugar. The collaboration originated from a segment on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, where Ryan Whitney discussed his fondness for mixing New Amsterdam Vodka with pink lemonade — a conversation that resonated so strongly with listeners that it became an official product release.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright and immediately recognizable as pink lemonade. The nose opens with sweet citrus and candied lemon, followed by a clean vodka backdrop that keeps it from tipping into cloying territory.

Taste: The entry is intensely sweet, straddling the line between fresh lemonade and lemon candy. At mid-palate, lemon peel and tart citrus acidity emerge, adding dimension to the sugary base. The sweetness remains dominant throughout but is tempered by enough acidity to maintain drinkability.

Finish: Clean and relatively brief, closing with lingering lemon peel and a candy-sweet fade. A faint grain vodka note surfaces at the very end, grounding the finish.

How to Drink Pink Whitney

Pink Whitney is most commonly served chilled as a shot or poured over ice, where the lower 30% ABV and built-in sweetness make it immediately approachable without any additional mixing. It also works well in simple cocktails where its pink lemonade character can anchor the drink:

Pink Whitney Spritz — top with club soda and a lemon wheel for a light, effervescent warm-weather drink that lets the lemonade flavor stretch out. Pink Cosmo — substitute Pink Whitney for standard vodka in a Cosmopolitan; the existing citrus sweetness reduces the need for added triple sec. Pink Whitney Mule — combine with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime for a tangy twist on a Moscow Mule where the lemonade and ginger play off each other.

Best For

• Casual backyard gatherings and summer barbecues where easy-drinking cocktails are the priority
• Hockey watch parties and sports-themed get-togethers — a nod to the product's NHL origins
• Introducing vodka newcomers to the category through an accessible, lower-proof flavored expression
• Building a simple home bar for someone who prefers sweet, fruit-forward drinks over spirit-forward sipping

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pink Whitney taste like? Pink Whitney tastes like sweetened pink lemonade with a noticeable but gentle vodka warmth underneath. The dominant impression is candy-like citrus sweetness balanced by light tart lemon acidity.

How does Pink Whitney compare to Smirnoff Pink Lemonade? Both sit at 30% ABV and target the same pink lemonade flavor profile, but Smirnoff Pink Lemonade leans slightly sweeter and more overtly candy-like, while Pink Whitney integrates a touch more lemon peel tartness and a cleaner vodka base thanks to its five-times-distilled, three-times-filtered production.

Is Pink Whitney good for beginners? Pink Whitney is one of the most beginner-friendly vodkas available, with its 30% ABV sitting well below standard 40% vodka and its sweetened pink lemonade flavor masking most of the alcohol bite.

Where is Pink Whitney made? Pink Whitney is produced in California, United States, by E & J Gallo, one of the country's largest spirits and wine companies. The base grain vodka is distilled and filtered at their production facilities before the pink lemonade infusion is added.

What foods pair well with Pink Whitney? Fresh strawberries and mixed berry platters complement the citrus-sweet profile. Lemon bars and shortbread cookies mirror the lemonade character. Light salads with vinaigrette dressings echo the tartness. Grilled shrimp skewers with a citrus glaze create a savory-sweet contrast that works well alongside the vodka's sweetness.

What sizes does Pink Whitney come in? Pink Whitney is widely available in 750ml, 1L, and 1.75L bottles, as well as 50ml miniatures that are popular as individual servings or party favors.

Is Pink Whitney worth the price? Pink Whitney positions squarely as a value-tier flavored vodka, delivering a specific and well-executed flavor at a price point accessible to most budgets. For fans of sweet, lemonade-style drinks, it eliminates the need to buy separate mixers, which adds practical value.

Why Pink Whitney?

Pink Whitney succeeded where most celebrity-adjacent spirit launches fail — it started as genuine consumer behavior rather than a top-down marketing exercise. The five-times-distilled, three-times-filtered base provides a cleaner canvas than many competing flavored vodkas at this price tier, and the sweet cane sugar infusion gives the lemonade flavor a more rounded character than artificial sweeteners alone would achieve. Its 2019 Silver Medal from Best Tasting Spirits confirmed that the liquid itself holds up under blind evaluation. Within the crowded flavored vodka landscape, Pink Whitney remains the category benchmark for pink lemonade expressions, driven by a loyal following that began organically and continues to grow.