An Inside Look at Yacht Life Vodka® ALTA

Imagine yourself aboard a 144-foot superyacht, the sea stretching out endlessly before you, the sun casting a golden glow on the horizon. In your hand is a glass of vodka— but not just any vodka. This is Yacht Life Vodka ALTA, a limited-edition spirit so rare that it can only be enjoyed in one place: aboard the luxurious superyacht ALTA.

This collaboration between Yacht Life Vodka® and the superyacht ALTA, is designed to offer a truly unparalleled experience for those who live for exclusivity. Crafted from a distinctive wheat-based recipe by a former distiller from one of South Florida’s oldest distilleries, this vodka is as much about the journey as it is about the destination, and this is an exclusive journey.

With only 840 bottles in existence, once they’re gone, they’re gone for good—making this an experience for the truly fortunate few.

ALTA Skylounge

The Experience of Exclusivity

Yacht Life Vodka ALTA isn’t just a drink; it’s a statement of status, a nod to those who value not just luxury, but a story behind every sip. To partake in this unique experience, one must be a charter guest aboard ALTA, a superyacht that carries a base charter rate of $185,000 per week. It’s a price tag that reflects not just the yacht’s vast comforts and amenities, but the luxury of the experience itself.

The World's Most Expensive Vodka Cocktail

Of course, the experience wouldn’t be complete without a cocktail that matches the exclusivity of the vodka itself. Enter the Alta‑nate Reality, a signature drink created by Rob Husted, one of the most awarded bartenders in the United States. You can’t get this cocktail at a bar and you won’t find the recipe online. The secret recipe is known to a very few and they are under strict NDA’s.

The fact that this cocktail is only available aboard ALTA, adds another layer of uniqueness to the charter experience. It’s a drink that, much like the vodka itself, is as much about the story as it is about the taste—a blend of luxury, creativity, and exclusivity served in a glass.

Looking Ahead

For those lucky enough to book a charter on ALTA, the experience is bound to be one for the books—an opportunity to taste a vodka that is as exclusive as the yacht itself. Learn more at yachtlifevodkaalta.com.

And for those who may not be able to charter ALTA, but would still like “A Taste of the Good Life”, we have our flagship Yacht Life Vodka available online and at select retailers for $69.50. Visit shop.yachtlifevodka.com.

The Sundeck Spritz

Light, bright, and dangerously easy to drink.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • Sparkling water
  • Lemon wheel + fresh mint

Directions

Add vodka, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint and lemon.

The Palm Beach Martini

A cleaner, citrus-forward martini with a coastal feel.

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  • Grapefruit peel
  • Olive or lemon twist

Directions:

Stir over ice until ice cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Express grapefruit peel over the top before serving.

Yacht Life Espresso Martini

Because some summer nights shouldn’t end early.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 1 oz espresso
  • 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
  • 0.5 oz vanilla syrup

Directions:

Shake aggressively with ice until frothy. Strain into a coupe glass.
Optional: garnish with dark chocolate shavings or a few espresso beans.

The Mediterranean Mule

Fresh and made for hot weather.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • Ginger beer
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Basil leaves
  • Cucumber slices

Directions:

Muddle basil lightly. Add vodka and lime juice over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with cucumber ribbons.

 

The Yacht Club Lemonade

Simple, Cold and Perfect.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • Fresh lemonade
  • Splash of sparkling water
  • Frozen strawberries or lemon slices

Directions:

Build over crushed ice and stir gently.

Here’s to yacht season! Cheers!