Charbay Clear Vodka Pairing Ideas
Charbay Clear Vodka Pairing Ideas
Charbay Clear Vodka is crafted from a blend of corn and rye, combined with pure, crisp northern California water. The result is a smooth, slightly sweet taste with hints of vanilla, leading to a clean finish with a gentle peppery kick. It’s a vodka that drinks as well neat as it does blended in to a cocktail.
Enjoy these variety of recipe pairins – with a Classic Martini, a couple of vodka cocktails, followed by some neat pairing ideas.
Charbay Clear Vodka is crafted from a blend of corn and rye, combined with pure, crisp northern California water. The result is a smooth, slightly sweet taste with hints of vanilla, leading to a clean finish with a gentle peppery kick. It’s a vodka that drinks as well neat as it does blended in to a cocktail.
Enjoy these variety of recipe pairins – with a Classic Martini, a couple of vodka cocktails, followed by some neat pairing ideas.
Vodka Martini + Smoked Salmon Blini Bites
Why it pairs well:
Clear Vodka’s clean, smooth, and crisp taste allows the salmon’s subtle smokiness and briny saltiness to shine.
Ingredients:
Mini blinis (small pancakes), smoked salmon (thinly sliced), sour cream or crème fraiche, fresh dill or chives (finely chopped), lemon zest
Steps
1. Top each blini with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraiche.
2. Place a slice of smoked salmon on top.
3. Garnish with dill or chives, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Try this recipe by Wild Alaskan Company – Quick and Easy Smoked Salmon Blinis
Includes a recipe for homemade blinis. Or just buy premade blinis available at most gourmet groceries.
This recipe also works with caviar and of course, Vodka and caviar are a match made in heaven! Either add a small spoonful of caviar on top of the smoked salmon, or just make it a pure caviar blini.
Other Clear Vodka Cocktail Pairing Ideas
Easy Cranberry Baked Brie with Thyme
Pairing Cocktail: Charbay Herb Infused Vodka Punch – Crafted with Clear Vodka, crisp apple cider, a splash of citrus, and a sparkling herbal twist, this refreshing punch slices beautifully through the creaminess of baked brie.
Recipe: Easy Cranberry Baked Brie with Thyme from Happy Kitchen Creamy.
Roast Duck with Citrus Pan Sauce
Pairing Cocktail: Charbay Cranberry Citrus Vodka Fizz – The crispness of our Clear Vodka, paired with the bright tang of cranberry and citrus, makes a perfect match for rich, succulent roast duck.
Recipe: Roast Duck with Citrus Pan Sauce by Food & Wine Magazine.
Charbay Clear Vodka Neat or On the Rocks Pairings
Most think of making a cocktail with our Charbay Clear Vodka but Marko has crafted it to be amazing neat or on the rocks. Here’s a few pairing ideas to make the most of this pure, crisp vodka.
Spicy Pepperoni Pizza – The bold, spicy kick from pepperoni contrasts nicely with the smoothness of vodka, creating a lively pairing.
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad – The sweetness of roasted beets complements the dryness of neat vodka, and the tangy goat cheese enhances Clear Vodka’s smooth, clean finish.
Cheese Pairing Ideas – A variety of hard cheeses, like aged cheddar, gouda, or manchego, offer a rich, slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with the clean, smooth profile of a glass of neat vodka. The vodka cleanses the palate between bites, allowing you to fully appreciate the cheeses’ depth.
