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Refreshing and great for the spring and summer season, this Kombucha Spritzer is beneficial to your overall health and will leave you feeling great all day.
Kombucha is a fermented sweet tea that is filled with beneficial bacteria, B vitamins and more. There are many different flavors and brands of Kombucha. Not all Kombucha tastes the same, and, for some, it is an acquired taste.
I often use this probiotic infused beverage in mocktails for its fermented taste and relaxing effect that it can have.
Adding Kombucha can add for a flavorful and healthier twist to your average mocktail. A mocktail uses the same methods that you would for regular cocktail crafting, but without the alcohol. It is a healthy alternative and can make for a fun and creative experience with friends and family.
Blackberry Kombucha Spritzer
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1 teaspoon honey
3-5 fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup Kombucha (I used Synergy's Elderflower, Jasmine, Violet flavor)
1/2 cup seltzer water
To begin, combine blackberries, honey and a few mint leaves.
You can use a plastic ziplock bag and a rolling pin to combine these ingredients. If you have a muddler, you can use that, too. Mix or mash up these items and add them on top of the ice. Make sure to cut or rip the mint up before putting it into the bag to enhance flavor.
Next, pour in your Kombucha.
For this recipe, I used Synergy's Elderflower, Jasmine, and Violet flavor. This flavor of Kombucha is light and floral in taste making it perfect for a mixed drink.
To top the drink off, add your seltzer water. To complement the blackberry, I used Wegmans brand blackberry tangerine flavor.
You can use any soda or seltzer water you prefer.
For presentation, I add a couple of berries and full mint leaves to the top of the glass.
And voila! A pretty purple drink that you can enjoy and share with others.