Picture this: your favorite pizza slice, transformed into a smooth vodka that tastes exactly like the real thing. ISCO Spirits just made this wild dream reality with the world’s first pizza vodka. The Providence distillery distills organic wheat with tomatoes, herbs, and fresh mozzarella cheese. The result? A spirit that captures pizza’s essence in liquid form. At $19.99 for a 375ml bottle, this isn’t just novelty—it’s genuine craft innovation that honors Rhode Island’s unique pizza strip tradition.
From Pizza Strip to Spirit Strip
Rhode Island’s pizza strips sparked this culinary experiment. These local favorites—thick crust topped with sauce and cheese—inspired ISCO’s recipe. The distillery captures each flavor note through careful ingredient selection. Fresh mozzarella adds creamy richness. Tomatoes bring that familiar sauce tang. Oregano and basil deliver the herb punch every pizza lover knows.
The distillation process blends all ingredients together. No artificial flavors. No shortcuts. Just pure pizza essence at 40% alcohol by volume. While some pizza purists might question unusual toppings like Grillo’s pickles, this vodka celebrates traditional flavors that unite rather than divide pizza lovers. ISCO originally launched “Lil Rhody Pizza Strip” vodka locally before national demand drove expansion.
Cocktail Culture Meets Comfort Food
Pizza vodka shines in four signature drinks. The Italian Stallion shot combines the spirit with Parmesan and pepperoncini. Caprese martinis feature basil and mozzarella garnish. Vice City mixes it with lemon juice and Coca-Cola. Hawaii 5-0 adds pineapple juice, hot sauce, and Tajín for tropical heat.
This marks a broader trend: Food-inspired vodkas are growing in the flavored spirits market. Consumers want familiar flavors in new formats. Pizza vodka fits perfectly into this $2.8 billion segment.
“We realized all states should enjoy their own cheesy version of such a ridiculously fun spirit.”
Cultural Impact Beyond the Glass
This innovation celebrates pizza as universal comfort food. The spirit makes cocktails more approachable through recognizable tastes. While some pizza makers push boundaries by cooking on live volcanoes, this vodka finds innovation in familiar flavors that comfort rather than challenge. Bartenders report strong customer curiosity and repeat orders. The novelty factor drives social media buzz, but the quality keeps people coming back.
Pizza vodka costs less than premium flavored vodkas ($25-35 range) while delivering authentic taste. ISCO joins distilleries creating bacon bourbon, donut whiskey, and other food-forward spirits. These products prove that comfort food memories translate perfectly into adult beverages, creating new traditions for a generation raised on creative cuisine.
