ABSOLUT® TABASCO X MADONNA
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We need a holiday, now more than ever — and Madonna, bless her, is giving us one, in the form of her first new album in seven years and one of the most irresistible, limited-edition spirit collabs we've ever had the pleasure of bringing you.
The centerpiece: ABSOLUT® TABASCOTM , a spicy, chili-pepper vodka that Madonna has made the official spirit of her forthcoming Confessions II album, in a collector's package that also includes two coupe glasses, a cassette tape of the album, a high quality FiiO CP13 cassette player, and wired headphones. (Yes, a cassette. And yes, we know it’s 2026. That’s the charm of it. And also — look it up — they’re making a comeback.)
Only a VERY limited number of these packages exist in the world, folks, and we're proud to tell you that we have secured a small allocation.
Lovers of Madonna will note that this is Madge’s first album since 2019’s "Madame X,” and a sequel to "Confessions on a Dance Floor,” a record that got people of all kinds up and moving with joy and abandon.
And the Material Girl is striking a helluva pose these days. The campaign for ABSOLUT® TABASCOTM , called "Absolut Icon," features images Shot in 2026 by photographer Ricardo Gomes, the ad features Madonna wearing the iconic purple corset bodysuit originally worn during her 2006 Grammy Awards performance and in the "Sorry" music video, uniting two cultural icons in a contemporary homage to art, fashion, music, and self-expression.
The woman continues to be the queen of reinvention, and we are so, so here for it.
And how about a little love for ABSOLUT®, which, not content to settle into its place in history, continues to find new ways to express itself, too.
We’ve long been fans of this versatile and venerable vodka, both alone over ice and in cocktails, and ABSOLUT® TABASCOTM has been one of our great discoveries in recent years. It's one of those combinations that, at first blush, sounds unusual, but then you knock back a taste and realize that this is a pairing that was fated.
If you love a good Bloody Mary, it will remind you a little of that power-packing classic, with a chili-pepper heat that builds slowly, then blooms.
Call it the "Like a Virgin" of vodkas: racy, fun, and completely irresistible once you've had a sip.
Madonna issued a statement about her recent recording sessions, writing: "Confessions II is rooted in the idea of the dance floor as a ritualistic space. Together, we're creating experiences that encourage people to put down their phones, be present in the moment, and rediscover the joy of connecting through music and dance.”
If that's not a reason to pour a drink — well, we don't know what is.
Whether you're a Madonna devotee who has been waiting for this album, or simply someone who appreciates the coming together of great spirits and great pop, this is a chance to forget about the bad times, oh yeah, and celebrate.
The Absolut Madonna:
1½ parts ABSOLUT® TABASCOTM; 1 part lemon juice;· ½ part simple syrup; ½ part triple sec; lemon twist.
Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, triple sec, and Absolut Tabasco in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Put on the album. Dance.
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Fall 2026. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. The price reflected on your order form is subject to change after the order is placed in the event of a change in tariffs or taxes that are imposed by the U.S. government, or in the case of currency fluctuations of 10% or greater. Offer only valid in CA. This offer will expire on Sunday, July 5, 2026.