Light and Refreshing Kombucha Mocktails

3 simple, light kombucha mocktails that combine refreshing flavors and the power of probiotics! There are many potential health benefits of consuming kombucha. In my opinion, though, it just doesn’t taste very good! While these mocktails still have a distinct vinegar taste, they’re much more palatable than the drink itself.

Why not have a delicious mocktail while also increasing that good bacteria in your gut? Just a few simple ingredients are needed for each drink.

Kombucha stays fresh in the fridge for up to one month after opening, so you can make yourself a mocktail and save the rest for another time.

Now, I am no bartender – but these recipes are a fun and creative way to drink kombucha (especially in the summer). Feel free to customize to your liking – the sky is the limit!

Benefits of Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented beverage produced through bacteria and yeasts, and is known for numerous health benefits.

The starter for making these beverages includes micro-organisms that produce beneficial nutrients that may have anticancer and antimicrobial effects.

Therefore, not only does kombucha contain actual live bacteria but produces useful metabolites like polyphenols and flavonoids with antioxidant potential. Most notably, though, kombucha can increase the variety and amount of good bacteria in your gut, creating a more well-balanced microbiome.

Since kombucha is already high in sugar, I tried to keep these light without adding additional sweeteners. However, feel free to add some stevia or honey!

Kombucha is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with weakened immune systems.

Mocktail #1: Basil Berry Spritzer

This mocktail uses the flavor combination of basil and raspberries! Raspberries are high in fiber, which helps to feed that good bacteria from the kombucha. So, you’re getting prebiotics AND probiotics in one delicious drink.

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the basil, raspberries, and juice of 1/4 of a lime to a glass.
2. Muddle using a wooden spoon or muddler, breaking the berries apart.
3. Pour the kombucha and club soda into the glass and stir. Add some ice cubes. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lime wedge (optional).

Mocktail #2: Watermelon Mint Fizz

I named this one watermelon fizz because when I blended the watermelon, it made it a bit foamy and fizzy. However, dicing the watermelon into very small cubes and then muddling it worked much better!

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add small watermelon cubes, mint, and water to a glass.
2. Muddle using a wooden spoon or muddler, smashing down the watermelon to make it into a juice. If the watermelon is seedless, you’re good -but feel free to run it through a fine mesh strainer.
3. Pour the kombucha on top. Garnish with fresh mint, ice cubes and watermelon cubes (optional). You can also blend the mint, watermelon, and water prior to adding the kombucha – however, this might result in a more foamy mocktail.
4. Drink immediately.

Mocktail #3: Pineapple Lemon Mint Refresher

The pineapple adds a little sweetness and it is quite refreshing (hence, the name) along with the ginger, lemon and mint.

If you don’t want that ginger flavor, just select a lemon flavored or unflavored kombucha. You could also add some fresh ginger to this mocktail as well!

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Place the mint in the bottom of a glass. Squeeze about a quarter of a lemon on top.
2. Muddle the mint and the lemon with a wooden spoon.
3. Pour the club soda, kombucha, and pineapple juice into the glass.
4. Mix with a spoon. Add ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and additional mint (optional). Enjoy!

Additional Thoughts About These Mocktails

Since kombucha contains a lot of sugar as is, I tried to keep the sugar content lower without adding any additional sweetener. However, a little bit of honey or stevia would really sweeten up these mocktails!

Even just a 1/2 cup of kombucha per day can offer health benefits – there really isn’t a recommendation on how much to drink at this time. Most bottles are 15-16 ounces. If you are used to drinking kombucha, feel free to make 2-3 of these mocktails per day or add more to each drink that you make.

However, if kombucha is a new ingredient for you – stick to the 1/2 cup in case you have any undesirable side effects.

Like I said, I am no bartender – so feel free customize however you want! Jalapenos would be a good addition, if you like things a bit spicy (I do).

I just felt inspired to share because I don’t love drinking kombucha by itself. These, however, I would even drink in replace of any traditional mocktail! Best results if consumed immediately.

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