Our Story

A Discovery Born from Beauty

UNA Vodka was born from the intersection of discovery, artistry, and nature. For Leticia Fernández de Mesa, founder and CEO of UNA, beauty has always been a guiding force—first in the art world, and now in the world of spirits.

The story began in the lush jungles of Colombia, where Leti and her husband fell in love with the vivid flora that surrounded them. As avid explorers and cocktail lovers, they began experimenting at home with floral essences. What started as a personal passion soon evolved into something far greater: the idea for a vodka that would honor the delicate, aromatic, and visual beauty of flowers.

After years of experimentation, refinement, and design, UNA Vodka was officially born in Miami in 2022. With its signature flower-infused profile and keepsake glass stopper, UNA is more than a vodka—it is a drinkable work of art.

Our Mission

UNA is more than a drink. UNA is a moment of self-celebration, a sip of beauty, a connection with intention.

We exist to empower self-expression through a spirit that stands out and to elevate the vodka experience with delicate floral infusions and a premium finish.

UNA Vodka founder, owner, and CEO, Leticia Fernández de Mesa

Meet Leticia Fernández de Mesa

Leti is a Spanish-born visionary whose background in contemporary art deeply informs her aesthetic and approach to product design. Having worked for Sotheby’s in both Madrid and New York, and later founding an auction house in Bogotá, Leti built a career around identifying and celebrating rare beauty.

In Colombia, her journey took a new turn. Captivated by the region’s floral abundance and botanical richness, Leti began infusing vodka with edible flower essences at home. This pursuit of flavor and form became the foundation for UNA Vodka.

From launching the brand while pregnant with her second daughter to hand-delivering early batches with her first child riding shotgun, Leti’s journey is as personal as it is passionate. Today, she leads UNA Vodka with the same hands-on energy and creative spirit, supported by a growing team and a growing market presence across Florida, California, Nevada, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, New York, and many more to come.

“Only vodka can respect the essence of flowers, and only flowers can respect the purity of vodka.” – Leti

UNA Vodka flowers, begonia, orange blossom, and vanilla flower

The Liquid Shape of Flowers

UNA Vodka is handcrafted in tropical Florida and distilled from 100% American corn. It is gluten-free, distilled six times, and infused with natural botanical essences derived from real flowers. The signature flavor is built around the Begonia—a rare, citrusy bloom known for its delicate tartness and vibrant hue. Orange blossom and vanilla flower round out the infusion, creating a smooth, floral, and slightly sweet vodka that is as elegant in aroma as it is on the palate.

UNA Vodka, flower-infused vodka bottle with begonia flowers

Tasting Notes

First Sip: A crisp, floral brightness with citrusy whisper

Mid-Palate: Blooming complexity of begonia and orange blossom

Finish: Smooth, fragrant, and lingering with refined elegance

Whether sipped neat or used in cocktails, UNA offers a floral-forward experience unlike anything else on the market. It is vodka reimagined—a tribute to nature, beauty, and the art of living well.