Posted by: Laura Hackett| Posted in: Health & Lifestyle, Recipes| 26th July 2021

8 Must-Try Kombucha Cocktail Recipes

Equinox Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that tastes absolutely delicious! With a very distinctive taste that’s somewhere between acidic, fragrant and fruity, it’s very different from most drinks. It’s amazingly versatile too! It’s perfect as it is or as a mixer, which is what makes it such an exciting, tongue-tantalising experience that you can […]

We’ve put together 8 Kombucha cocktail and mocktail recipes that cater to every taste, so there’s something for everyone. Plus, they’re perfect for all occasions: summer BBQs, picnics or parties – you name it. What makes them even more perfect is the fact that K ombucha has so many health benefits and can add extra vitamins and probiotics to your alcoholic drink. So, whether you like your Kombucha cocktails with gin, rum or vodka, they might be a naughty treat, but they’re far less naughty with Kombucha mixed in.

Take a look at the list of cocktails you can expect to find in here:

What is Kombucha?

Kombucha is the amazing fermented soft drink that we like to craft brew the good old fashioned way – we stick to the traditional Eastern recipe of Green Tea, raw cane sugar and a live culture called a ‘SCOBY’ or a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, fermenting over a number of weeks, which creates the naturally occurring organic acids, vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes and good bacteria.

Our Top 10 Tips for the Perfect Kombucha Cocktail

Here’s our top tips that will see you serving up the ultimate crowd-pleasing Kombucha cocktails and mocktails.

Always add your Kombucha last to preserve the fizz
Use refrigerated Kombucha for refreshing chilled drinks
Taste as you go to make sure you don’t overpower the flavour and how to find the right Kombucha:alcohol ratio.
Pre-chill your glasses
Use top quality spirits in Kombucha cocktails like premium gin, rum and vodka
When shaking, use lots of ice
Use fresh ingredients and garnishes
Try before you serve
Use smaller glasses to keep drinks chilled
Think about presentation

8 Delicious Kombucha Cocktails

1. Cassis Highball Cocktail

Just two simple ingredients are all that’s needed to make this incredible cocktail: Equinox Original Kombucha and Crème de Cassis. Simply pour them both over together over ice – it’s beyond easy to make and yet tastes like there’s an amazing mixologist behind it.

2. Cranberry Mint Kombucha Cocktail

Perfectly innocent, this mocktail hits all the right notes as it genuinely tastes like a cheeky cocktail. Blended mint, cranberry juice and our Original Kombucha create a delicious harmony that’s just the thing for a summer’s day. Perfect with a splash of vodka for a summer’s eve.

3. Peach Collins Cocktail

If you like your Kombucha cocktails with a little gin in them, this one’s for you. This tasty blend is quick to make and an easy win with guests, so just whip up a few of these fruity Collins and let the fun begin.

4. Peach and Turmeric Bellini

This is the one for anyone that loves a fizzy cocktail. It’s a refreshing twist on the classic Peach Bellini that uses a hit of Peach & Turmeric Equinox Kombucha . Both sharp and sweet this is a cocktail that’ll go down well with everyone.

5. Tropical Peach Punch

Inspired by faraway beaches and lazy summer afternoons, our Tropical Peach Punch Kombucha cocktail is made with rum and spicy Peach and Turmeric Kombucha. It is best served in a large jug and garnished with fresh mango and strawberries.

6. Coffee Mint Refresher Mocktail

This coffee mint mocktail is the perfect guilt-free pick-me-up. Made with our Espresso Coffee Kombucha and zesty lime, it is a light and refreshing daytime mocktail that can be made into an evening Kombucha cocktail by adding gin, rum or vodka.

7. Mediterranean Highball Mocktail

This moreish mocktail is one that really stands out from the crowd thanks to its lime and thyme shrub. It’s the perfect serve when you’d like something special for guests that want something alcohol-free, and you can add a splash of gin to turn it into a hard Kombucha cocktail if you’re looking for an extra kick.

8. Raspberry Thyme Mocktail

Vitamin-rich blood oranges and pungent thyme make this cocktail a wonderfully zesty refresher. It’s a versatile Kombucha cocktail that goes well with gin, rum or vodka – simply choose your favourite tipple and enjoy!

So you see, Kombucha and alcohol go really well together and there are so many different ways of pairing them up. All that’s left to do is to choose which recipe to try. And when you’ve made your mind up, you can buy your booch here. Happy shaking!