Best Additive-Free Spirits for Cinco de Mayo and Summer Sipping
Did you know many tequilas and spirits contain additives—even those labeled “100% agave”? These additives can alter flavor, simulate aging, or act as smoothers. While not all additives are harmful, true spirit lovers know: great taste doesn’t need anything extra.
If you're looking to keep things clean and natural this Cinco de Mayo and beyond, check out some of our favorite additive-free tequilas and vodkas that bring pure flavor and nothing artificial.
Patrón: No Secret Ingredients, Just Good Tequila
Patrón’s tequilas are made with agave, water, and time—no additives necessary. The iconic flavors of their legendary tequilas are always front and center. Try your favorite 100% additive-free tequila:
Patrón Cristalino
This bottle is a sweet and smooth tequila that is delicately aged and crystal clear. Cristalino tequila is made from the finest PATRÓN Añejo but with a unique twist that comes from the wood charcoal filter. The additive-free tequila reimagines the Añejo and offers a sweet and velvety smooth spirit.
Patrón Silver
Patrón Silver is the self-styled “the gold standard of silver tequila,” and for good reason. It’s a smooth, unaged tequila with a crisp, clean, and mildly citrusy taste made from only three ingredients: 100% Weber Blue Agave, yeast, and water. That’s it!
Patrón Reposado
This aged super-premium tequila rests in American, French, and Hungarian oak barrels to deliver an artfully roasted experience you’ll love. Enjoy hints of oak, vanilla, and a big agave flavor without any additives.
Patrón Anejo
You must age this tequila for 12 months to get the full-bodied and smooth flavor with strong notes of white oak and baked agave evident in every sip. It offers a rich texture with hints of spices and chocolate—the pinnacle of sophistication and satisfaction.
Weber Ranch Vodka
Weber Ranch makes some of the finest spirits made with the finest ingredients, and their vodka is naturally gluten, carb, and additive-free. Their premium vodka offers extraordinary flavor produced only by honored traditions, time, and the glorious warmth of the Mexican sun.
Traditionally, agave is a plant used to make tequila, but the Weber Ranch exclusive copper distillation and filtering process creates a premium vodka that is complex and smooth. Initial aromas hint at vanilla, cooked agave, banana, and caramel, followed by sweet tropical fruit and Swiss chocolate. The finish circles back to cooked agave, mocha, lemon peel, and pepper.
Go additive-free this summer and get your premium, natural spirits ahead of Cinco de Mayo! Check the shelves at your local Georgia Crown Distributors for these and other favorites.
