The alive beverage - Hard Kombucha is a boozy variation of Kombucha which is made using the fermentation of sweetened black or green tea. Being consumed in different parts of the world, it is one of the few alcoholic beverages which can be healthy apart from being boozy when consumed in moderation. It is fermented using SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) which breaks down the sugar into gut-friendly probiotic bacterias, antioxidants, and live cultures. Often considered a healthy alternative to alcohol drinking, kombuchas are low in sugar, calories, carbs and are gluten-free. It has a ton of health benefits including digestion, weight control, diabetes, and proper nutrient absorption, just to name a few. Classic kombuchas are delicious but now they come in a wide range of flavors, to make them more palatable. Read more about Hard Kombucha here.

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This low ABV beverage packed with probiotics can bring amazing results when integrated into a cocktail. Using Hard Kombucha in cocktails adds a distinct tartness and funkiness into the drink. The biological benefits of Kombucha can be used to create mouth-watering healthy elixirs. The perfect measure calls for one part of alcohol to three parts of kombucha. All it takes to make a delicious kombucha cocktail is the balance of different ingredients and making the kombucha star by not overpowering its flavors. Today, Hard Kombucha already comes with a range of uniquely combined flavors that works perfectly behind the bar. To help you notch up your summer cocktail game, we have created a list of amazing recipes offered by some of the top Hard Kombucha brands. 

Kombucha-Vodka Highball by Patrick Mullen

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A surprisingly amazing twist to a classic vodka and ginger beer cocktail, this cocktail is inspired by the all-time popular classic, Moscow Mule. Invented in 1941 in NYC, Moscow Mule has been one of the well-known drinks in every cocktail bar. This concoction of Kombucha and vodka was created by the General Manager of Kombucha Town, Patrick Mullen when he decided to replace ginger beer with his self-brewed ginger kombucha. This easy-to-mix drink can be a replacement for your regular Moscow Mule.

Ingredients:

3 oz Ginger Kombucha

1.5 oz Vodka

0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz Simple Syrup

Method:

Shake all the ingredients with ice except kombucha, double strain the mix into a chilled serving glass filled with ice, top it up with ginger kombucha and garnish with a lime wheel.

Lavender French 75 by KYLA

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Add a kick to your classic French 75 recipe with the goodness of kombucha. This bubbly yet sophisticated drink is made by replacing the champagne with kombucha. KYLA uses its Lavender Lemonade variation to notch up this drink. Lavender Lemonade adds a perfect balance of freshly squeezed lemon with a hint of lavender which works perfectly with the gin. Check out the full recipe to create your own French 75 with lavender kombucha.

Ingredients:

4 oz KYLA Lavender Lemonade

1 oz Gin

0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

0.5 oz Agave Syrup

Method:

Shake all the ingredients with ice, double strain the mix into a chilled coupe glass, top it up with KYLA Lavender Lemonade kombucha and garnish with a lemon twist.

San Diego Sunset by Boochcraft

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One of the biggest players in the hard kombucha market, Boochcraft creates some of the unique combinations of flavored kombucha. Besides having some of the great flavors to drink straight, Boochcraft can also be used to create fancy cocktails. This refreshing and fruity cocktail is made by combining vodka, maraschino liqueur, pineapple juice, and Boochcraft’s Grapefruit Kombucha. It is a perfect drink for a beachside summer evening and here’s how to make one.

Ingredients:

1.25 oz Vodka

0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur

0.5 oz Lemon Juice

0.5 oz Pineapple Juice

Few drops of Honey

1 to 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Boochcraft Grapefruit Kombucha to top up

Method:

Shake all the ingredients with ice except kombucha, strain the mix into a chilled serving glass filled with ice, float Boochcraft Grapefruit Kombucha on top using the back of a bar spoon and garnish with a pineapple leaf and a grapefruit segment.

Blushing Vampire by Kombrewcha

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If you got vodka and Kombrewcha’s Blood Orange, you need to make this beautiful and easy-to-mix cocktail. This low ABV kombucha has a flavor of juicy blood oranges, followed by sweet-sour lemon with a sweet tea finish. Kombrewcha’s Blood Orange variation works very well in cocktails giving it a perfect balance of bittersweet orange and prominent acidity. Apart from booziness, Blushing Vampire is packed with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and the live cultures of kombucha. 

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Kombrewcha Blood Orange

2 oz Vodka

0.75 oz Grenadine

0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

0.75 oz Beetroot Juice

A few splash of Angostura Bitters

Method:

Shake all the ingredients with ice except kombucha, strain the mix into a chilled cocktail glass, top up with Kombrewcha Blood Orange Kombucha.

Cherry Booch Pie by Boochcraft

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With a distinctive approach towards using kombucha in cocktails, Mulu’Nesh created this cocktail using Boochcraft’s Ginger LIme variation. Made with fresh pineapple juice, vanilla vodka, and a splash of kombucha, this cocktail tastes like a freshly baked pie and is packed with Boochcraft’s freshness and probiotic goodness. Here’s how to mix an amazing sipper, perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients:

2 oz Boochcraft Ginger Lime 

2 oz Vanilla Vodka 

0.5 oz Pineapple Juice

0.5 oz Cherry Syrup 

3-4 Cubes of Ripe Pineapples

Method:

Rim a martini glass with crushed graham crackers. Muddle the pineapple cubes in a shaker tin, add vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and shake with fresh ice. Double strain into the rimmed martini glass, top up with Boochcraft Ginger Lime Kombucha, pour the cherry syrup down by the side of the glass, and garnish with a cherry.

The Kombucharita by Allkind

 

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Yes, you read it right, we can make a margarita variation using kombucha. The Kombucharita is a healthier take on the classic margarita, made using Allkind’s Tropical Turmeric⁠⁠ kombucha and tequila. The tropical turmeric variation of Allkind kombucha is packed with real and organic fruit juices with the benefits of alive probiotic cultures. Now it's your time to make your skinny margarita healthier and here’s how to make one.

Ingredients:

4.0 oz Allkind Tropical Turmeric⁠⁠

1.5 oz Blanco Tequila⁠⁠

0.5 oz Simple Syrup⁠⁠

0.25 oz Lime Juice⁠⁠

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a chilled serving glass, stir to mix, and garnish with lime. 

Kombrewcha Sangria by Kombrewcha

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A classic twist to a classic Sangria! Made using Kombrewcha’s Mango Pineapple kombucha, orange wine, and dry vermouth, it is a delicious variation of standard sangria. This cocktail can be a healthy alternative to drinking with polyphenols and tannins of wine perfectly balanced with the probiotics of the kombucha. It can be made using any type of refreshing wine and is perfect for brunch and summer parties.

Ingredients:

1 Can of Kombrewcha Mango Pineapple

1 Bottle of Orange Wine 

2 oz Dry Vermouth

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher filled with ice, add chopped fruits of your choice and stir to mix. Serve in a wine glass and garnish thinly sliced apple, mango, and a basil leaf.

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Article By Tushar Anand, Junior Writer, Beverage Trade Network