KARAHIYO Spirits / Recipes

The art of
a good cocktail.

From a smoky Bloody Mary to the espresso ritual. Easy-to-follow cocktail ideas and suggested serves, made with KARAHIYO.

Each recipe makes one serving. Measures use US fluid ounces, with rounded metric equivalents.

01 / FLAVORED VODKAS

Smoke, spice &
something unexpected.

Four ways to turn our coffee-free flavored vodkas into cocktails with character.

Bell Pepper Citrus Highball with a red pepper ribbon and lime
Bright & savory

Bell Pepper Citrus Highball

Highball · 3 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 1½ oz (45 mL) KARAHIYO Bell Pepper Flavored Vodka
  • ½ oz (15 mL) fresh lime juice
  • ¼ oz (7.5 mL) simple syrup, optional
  • 3 oz (90 mL) chilled sparkling water
  • Ice; a red bell pepper ribbon and lime, to garnish

Make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the vodka, lime juice and optional simple syrup.
  2. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
  3. Garnish with a red bell pepper ribbon and a lime wedge.

Serving noteStart without the syrup, then adjust to your taste.

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Chipotle Pepper Pickle Bloody Mary with a delicate lemon twist at the rim
Smoky & savory

Chipotle Pepper Pickle Bloody Mary

Highball · 5 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 1½ oz (45 mL) Chipotle Pepper Pickle flavored vodka
  • 3 oz (90 mL) tomato juice
  • ½ oz (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • Hot sauce and black pepper, to taste
  • Ice; a small lemon twist, to garnish

Make it

  1. Add the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to a mixing glass.
  2. Season lightly with hot sauce and pepper. Add ice and stir gently until cold.
  3. Pour into an ice-filled highball glass. Finish with a small lemon twist at the rim.

Serving noteTaste before adding salt or extra spice; the vodka already brings a savory kick.

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Sparkling Pickle Lime Highball with ice and a single lime wedge
Bright & refreshing

Pickle Lime Highball

Highball · 3 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 1½ oz (45 mL) Chipotle Pepper Pickle flavored vodka
  • ½ oz (15 mL) fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz (90 mL) chilled sparkling water
  • Ice; a lime wedge, to garnish

Make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the vodka and lime juice.
  2. Top with chilled sparkling water and stir gently.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Serving noteFor a softer citrus edge, add ¼ oz (7.5 mL) simple syrup before topping with sparkling water.

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Smoky Pickle Martini in a crystal coupe with a single pickle coin
Briny & spirit-forward

Smoky Pickle Martini

Coupe · 5 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 1½ oz (45 mL) Chipotle Pepper Pickle flavored vodka
  • ½ oz (15 mL) dry vermouth
  • ¼ oz (7.5 mL) pickle brine, optional
  • Ice; a pickle slice, to garnish

Make it

  1. Chill a coupe or martini glass.
  2. Add the vodka, vermouth and optional brine to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into the chilled glass and garnish with a pickle slice.

Serving noteStart without the extra brine if you prefer a lighter pickle finish.

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02 / THE ESPRESSO COLLECTION

A little coffee.
A whole ritual.

Simple pours for the espresso collection, including an alcohol-free serve.

Vanilla ice cream topped with KARAHIYO Vodka Espresso Martini
Coffee & cream

Affogato

Dessert glass · 3 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 1 generous scoop of vanilla ice cream
  • 2 oz (60 mL) KARAHIYO Vodka Espresso Martini, chilled
  • Optional: a light scattering of dark chocolate shavings

Make it

  1. Place the vanilla ice cream in a chilled dessert glass or coupe.
  2. With the cap secured, shake the chilled KARAHIYO bottle well. Measure 2 oz (60 mL).
  3. Pour over the ice cream. Finish with chocolate shavings, if desired, and serve immediately with a spoon.

Serving noteOur cocktail take on an affogato. Contains alcohol and dairy; use a dairy-free vanilla alternative if preferred.

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Espresso Old Fashioned in a rocks glass with ice and an orange twist
Rich & warming

Espresso Old Fashioned

Rocks glass · 3 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 2 oz (60 mL) KARAHIYO Bourbon Espresso Martini, chilled
  • One large ice cube
  • Optional: an orange twist, to garnish

Make it

  1. With the cap secured, shake the chilled bottle well.
  2. Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  3. Measure 2 oz (60 mL) over the ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

Serving noteBourbon Espresso Martini is ready to drink at 20% ABV. No additional spirit is needed.

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Zero-Proof Espresso Pour in a coupe with a light dusting of cocoa
Coffee character · alcohol-free

Zero-Proof Espresso Pour

Coupe · 3 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 3 oz (90 mL) KARAHIYO Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini, chilled
  • Optional: cocoa or coffee beans, to garnish

Make it

  1. Chill your bottle and serving glass.
  2. With the cap secured, shake the bottle well.
  3. Measure 3 oz (90 mL) into the chilled glass and garnish with cocoa or coffee beans.

Serving noteUse the Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini specifically to keep this serve alcohol-free.

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Espresso Tonic over ice with an orange twist
Crisp bubbles. Rich coffee.

Espresso Tonic

Highball · 3 minutes · 1 serving

What you’ll need

  • 2 oz (60 mL) KARAHIYO Vodka Espresso Martini, chilled
  • 3 oz (90 mL) chilled tonic water
  • Ice; one orange twist, to garnish

Make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice and add the chilled tonic.
  2. With the cap secured, shake the chilled KARAHIYO bottle well. Measure 2 oz (60 mL).
  3. Pour slowly over the tonic, stir once gently, and garnish with an orange twist.

Serving noteUse chilled tonic and pour slowly to keep the bubbles. This recipe contains alcohol.

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Make it yours. Enjoy responsibly.