Recipes
Mix it your way with Kōlea Sparkling Hop Water. Browse the recipes below and find your new favorite sip.
Hoppy New Day x Kuleana Rum Works
A crisp, aromatic collaboration highball that blends Kuleana Rum and citrus with refreshing cucumber and Blood Orange Kōlea, finished with a delicate floral mist.
Ingredients
- Blood Orange Kōlea Sparkling Hop Water 2.0 oz
- Kuleana Rum Works Nanea 1.25 oz
- Cucumber infused Cocchi Americano 1.5 oz
- Lemon juice .25 oz
- Agave .25 oz
- Bitter Truth grapefruit bitters 2 dashes
- Ice 1 cup
Instructions
Pour Blood Orange Kōlea Hop Water into a
Collins glass.
In a shaker, combine Kuleana Rum Works Nanea, cucumber-infused Cocchi Americano, lemon juice, and agave with ice. Shake well until chilled.
Strain the mixture into the glass over the Kōlea.
Fill the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a cucumber slice on the rim. For an extra touch, spritz the top of the glass with orange blossom water to enhance the aroma.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Mojito X Kō Hana
A bright, refreshing twist on the classic mojito, blending crisp mint, lime, and Kō Hana rum with effervescent Kōlea hop water for a lightly bitter, citrusy lift.
Ingredients
- Kō Hana Koho Rum 2 oz
- Fresh lime juice 1 oz
- Simple syrup 2 tsp
- Fresh mint leaves 6-8
- Kōlea Sparkling Hop Water of your choice
- Ice 1 cup
Instructions
Gently muddle fresh mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice to release the aromatics. Add Kō Hana Koho Rum and ice to a shaker, then shake until well chilled. Strain over fresh ice into your prepared glass, top with Kōlea, and give it a light stir. Finish with a fresh mint sprig garnish — then sip and enjoy.
Kōlea in the Tomato Patch x kuleana rum works
A juicy, lightly savory collaboration cocktail that pairs Kuleana Rum and strawberry-guava sweetness with bright citrus and tomato water, lifted by the crisp fizz of Kōlea hop water.
Ingredients
- Classic Kōlea Hop Water 1.5 oz
- Kuleana Rum Works Huihui 1.5 oz
- Tomato water 2.0 oz
- Lemon juice .25 oz
- Strawberry-Guava Jam 2 big bar spoons
Instructions
Add a large block of ice to an Old Fashioned glass and pour in the Classic Kōlea Hop Water.
In a shaker, combine Kuleana Rum Works Huihui, tomato water, lemon juice, and strawberry-guava jam with ice.
Shake well until chilled, then strain into the glass over the Kōlea.
Garnish with a thinly sliced strawberry placed on top of the ice.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Golden Hour Mocktail
A vibrant, citrus-forward mocktail with bold blood orange, fresh lime, and a smooth sparkling finish.
Ingredients
- Kōlea Blood Orange Sparkling Hop Water 1 can
- Blood orange juice 2 oz
- Fresh lime juice ½ oz
- Simple syrup ½ oz
- Ice 1 cup
- Optional garnish:
- Edible flowers
Instructions
Add the blood orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and optional bitters to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. Top with Kōlea blood orange sparkling hop water and stir gently. Garnish with an edible flower or orange peel and serve immediately.
Papaya Paradise
A bright, tropical cocktail with smooth papaya Kōlea, fresh citrus, and a crisp sparkling finish.
Ingredients
- Kōlea Papaya Sparkling Hop Water 1 can
- Papaya puree 2 oz
- Fresh lime juice ½ oz
- Simple syrup ½ oz
- Pineapple juice 1 oz White rum (or vodka) 1.5 oz
- Ice 1 cup
- Optional garnish:
- Lime wheel 1
- Mint sprig 1
Instructions
Add the papaya puree, lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice, and rum to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a coupe glass. Top with Kōlea papaya sparkling hop water and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wheel or mint and serve.
Pink Heatwave Mocktail
A refreshing tropical mocktail that blends sweet lychee, tart citrus, and a gentle jalapeño kick, topped with sparkling hop water for a crisp, beachy finish.
Ingredients
- Kōlea Lychee Sparkling Hop Water 1 can
- Lychee syrup 1 oz
- Fresh lime juice 1 oz
- Simple syrup ½ oz
- Jalapeño slices 2–3 thin slices
- Strawberries 1–2 berries
- Ice 1 cup
Instructions
Muddle the jalapeño and strawberries until fragrant and juicy. Add the lychee syrup, lime juice, and simple syrup, then pour everything into a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass over fresh ice, top with Kōlea sparkling hop water, and stir gently to combine. Enjoy.