Ten ways to pour KAPA.
Spirit-forward, always. Ten recipes built around KAPA's clean finish — from martinis and a Vesper twist to a smoked orchard riff and a champagne brunch pour.
01 — Caper Martini
Caper Martini
Cucumber, dill, gentle brine
Ingredients
- •2.5 oz KAPA Napa Valley Vodka
- •Dry vermouth glass wash (Baldoria Dry Vermouth)
- •0.2 oz Jeff’s Garden caper brine
- •1 thin cucumber slice
- •Small sprig fresh dill
- •1–2 drops prepared horseradish (or horseradish-infused water)
- •Lemon expression
Directions
- 1.Chill a coupe glass. Wash the glass with Baldoria Dry Vermouth and discard the excess.
- 2.Stir all remaining ingredients over ice until thoroughly chilled.
- 3.Fine strain into the chilled coupe.
- 4.Express a lemon peel over the surface and garnish with a dill sprig or cucumber ribbon.
Glassware Chilled coupe (vermouth-washed)
Garnish Dill sprig or cucumber ribbon
A savory martini inspired by the Eastern European tradition of serving vodka alongside pickled bites and fresh herbs — just exceptionally clean KAPA Napa Valley Vodka, a whisper of dry vermouth, crisp cucumber, delicate caper brine, fresh dill, and a touch of horseradish.
02 — The Pickled Gentleman
The Pickled Gentleman
Dill, light brine, subtle horseradish
Ingredients
- •2 oz Tetya Kapa Vodka
- •Light vermouth rinse (or 0.15 oz dry vermouth)
- •1 barspoon cucumber brine
- •2–3 drops horseradish water
- •1 dash orange bitters
- •Micro pinch sea salt
Directions
- 1.Stir over ice ~30 seconds.
- 2.Fine strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe.
- 3.Express lemon oils over the top.
Glassware Nick & Nora or coupe
Garnish Fresh dill sprig + lemon peel
"This is how we celebrate—simple flavors, done right… and Kapa keeps it sharp."
03 — Solstice Martini
Solstice Martini
Vanilla, citrus zest, dry elegance
Ingredients
- •2 oz Tetya Kapa Vodka
- •0.25 oz dry vermouth
- •1–2 drops vanilla tincture (or diluted extract)
- •0.2 oz lemon cordial (light, not overly sweet)
- •1 dash celery bitters
Directions
- 1.Stir over ice ~30 seconds.
- 2.Fine strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3.Express lemon peel across the surface.
Glassware Chilled coupe
Garnish Lemon peel
Optional pairing — Caviar bump or mini blini with crème fraîche + caviar — take the bump first, then sip the martini.
"Dessert should be light, elegant—and with Kapa, never heavy."
04 — Golden Bee Martini
Golden Bee Martini
Honey, citrus, floral elegance
Ingredients
- •2 oz KAPA Napa Valley Vodka
- •¼ oz Baldoria Dry Vermouth
- •0.15 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + water)
- •0.2 oz fresh lemon juice
- •1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters
- •Micro pinch of sea salt
Directions
- 1.Chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- 2.Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until thoroughly chilled.
- 3.Fine strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- 4.Express a fresh lemon peel over the drink and garnish with the peel.
Glassware Chilled Nick & Nora glass
Garnish Expressed lemon peel
Just exceptionally clean KAPA Napa Valley Vodka, a whisper of Baldoria Dry Vermouth, floral honey, bright citrus, and Angostura Orange Bitters for a martini that’s balanced, elegant, and unmistakably elevated.
05 — The Smoked Orchard Martini
The Smoked Orchard Martini
Apple, vermouth, applewood smoke
Ingredients
- •2 oz KAPA Napa Valley Vodka
- •¼ oz Baldoria Dry Vermouth
- •¼ oz green apple eau-de-vie or distillate
- •Lemon expression
Directions
- 1.Stir until ice cold.
- 2.Fine strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3.Trap a brief burst of applewood smoke under the glass before serving.
- 4.Express a lemon peel.
Glassware Chilled coupe
Garnish Lemon peel, applewood smoke
Inspired by orchard fruit and subtle smoke without overpowering the spirit — just exceptionally clean KAPA Napa Valley Vodka, Baldoria Dry Vermouth, green apple distillate, and a kiss of applewood smoke.
06 — The Black Bee
The Black Bee
Espresso, dark honey, bitters
Ingredients
- •2 oz KAPA Napa Valley Vodka
- •0.5 oz cold brew concentrate
- •0.15 oz dark honey syrup
- •2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters
Directions
- 1.Shake vigorously with ice until well chilled and lightly frothy.
- 2.Fine strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3.Garnish with three espresso beans or a light orange zest expression.
Glassware Chilled coupe
Garnish Three espresso beans or orange zest
A rich, aromatic cocktail built around espresso and honey without becoming a traditional Espresso Martini — just exceptionally clean KAPA Napa Valley Vodka, cold brew concentrate, dark honey, and orange bitters.
07 — The Napa Vesper
The Napa Vesper (Vesper Twist)
Gin, Cocchi Americano, citrus
Ingredients
- •2 oz KAPA Vodka
- •1 oz London Dry Gin
- •¼ oz Cocchi Americano
- •Lemon expression
Directions
- 1.Stir all ingredients over ice until well chilled.
- 2.Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- 3.Express a lemon peel over the drink.
Glassware Chilled coupe or martini glass
Garnish Lemon expression
The James Bond classic reimagined with KAPA’s clean profile.
08 — The White Negroni Vodka
The White Negroni Vodka
Suze, Lillet, bittersweet
Ingredients
- •1½ oz KAPA Vodka
- •¾ oz Suze
- •¾ oz Lillet Blanc
Directions
- 1.Stir all ingredients over ice until chilled.
- 2.Strain into a chilled rocks glass or coupe.
- 3.Garnish with a lemon twist.
Glassware Rocks glass or coupe
Garnish Lemon twist
A vodka interpretation of the White Negroni.
09 — Napa 75
Napa 75 (French 75 Twist)
Bright, bubbly, brunch-ready
Ingredients
- •1½ oz KAPA Vodka
- •½ oz lemon juice
- •¼ oz honey syrup
- •Top with Champagne
Directions
- 1.Shake the vodka, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice until well chilled.
- 2.Strain into a chilled Champagne flute.
- 3.Top with Champagne.
Glassware Champagne flute
Garnish Lemon twist (optional)
Bright, celebratory, and perfect for brunch.
10 — Vodka Bijou
Vodka Bijou
Chartreuse, vermouth, orange bitters
Ingredients
- •2 oz KAPA Vodka
- •½ oz Green Chartreuse
- •½ oz dry vermouth
- •Orange bitters
Directions
- 1.Stir all ingredients over ice until well chilled.
- 2.Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3.Garnish with an orange twist.
Glassware Chilled coupe
Garnish Orange twist
A crystal-clear interpretation of the classic Bijou.