Beat the summer heat with one of your favorite kombucha drink recipes. Mix one up to sip poolside or at the next neighborhood barbecue.
Summertime means lazy sunny days and fruity drinks garnished with sliced strawberries and lemon wedges. But have you considered adding your favorite kombucha drinks to create the perfect summer beverage? According to a Polaris Market Research study, the global market for kombucha was $2.59 billion in 2021, and it's expected to grow 15.7% from 2022 to 2030.
As kombucha sales increase, your options are endless for creating tasty drinks that keep you cool all summer long.
Kombucha is a probiotic tea that's fizzy, sweet, tart, and absolutely delicious. This gut-friendly drink is made from fermented tea leaves, cane sugar, and a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). When brewed correctly, the result is a delicious beverage that contains live and active cultures that offer a number of health benefits.
Kombucha comes in a number of fruit and herbal flavors, which taste delicious when consumed on their own. If you're feeling especially ambitious, you can mix your favorite kombucha flavor with other fruits and juices in order to make a one-of-a-kind boochy summer drink. Here are some tasty kombucha recipes for you to try this summer as you soak in that Vitamin D.
Kombucha plus ice is the equivalent of those nostalgic slushies of summer's past, but they have a fraction of the sugar. These two- or three-ingredient drinks are super easy — and super versatile — so you can mix and match ingredients until you find the flavor you like best. Take a look at the crowd-pleasing and easy-to-make recipes below.
Refreshing, with a hint of sweetness, this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens hits the spot.
Blend your kombucha and strawberries until they are nice and smooth. Pour the mixture over crushed ice and sprinkle fresh basil over the top. Enjoy with a straw or a spoon. Cocktail umbrella: optional.
Bright purple and full of flavor, this superberry slushie is sure to curb your sweet tooth and keep you cool. Not to mention, it's a great source of antioxidants to help you maintain health through all the fun activities you have planned.
Place the kombucha and frozen fruit into a blender and mix until smooth. Add ice and blend until it's the right slushy consistency. Drink, and repeat.
Fresh, tart, and bright red, this slushie is sure to invigorate your senses and energize your body.
Blend all ingredients and pour into your favorite glass. If the drink is too tart, feel free to add a spoonful of honey or maple syrup. You can also experiment by adding delicious fruit like pineapples, bananas, or peaches to sweeten things up.
Kombucha smoothies are the answer to all your summer breakfast questions. Mix and match your favorite fruits and kombucha flavors to find the smoothie that speaks to your soul. Below are some recipes to kickstart your mornings and beat the heat.
This smoothie recipe is so good, it's written to serve four people! Be sure to grab your drink because there likely won't be any leftovers.
Throw everything into your blender and pulverize until it's smooth. Pour into four glasses and garnish with a lemon wedge.
This straightforward smoothie is as simple as can be, but the tried-and-true flavors of strawberry and banana marry perfectly on a summer afternoon.
Cut the banana into large chunks and place them into a blender with your kombucha. Blend until creamy and pour into your favorite glass. To make it fancy, garnish with a thinly sliced strawberry.
Bright green and sweet as can be, this fresh smoothie is one of a kind. It's packed with leafy greens, but all you'll be able to taste is sweet peaches and ginger kombucha.
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Garnish with a toothpick containing a pineapple chunk and a cherry
Who says adults can't have popsicles? According to UCLA Health, our bodies are made of 60% water, and it's crucial to stay hydrated during hot summer days. Sipping on water is recommended, but it's always fun to mix things up. Prep some kombucha popsicles with these easy recipes so you've always got a stash in the freezer for when you want a little extra flavor in your hydration.
Popsicle molds are convenient, but they aren't necessary. Create kombucha pops with muffin tins or ice cube trays that you have on hand.
Simple, delicious, and bright blue, these popsicles are packed with herbal flavors like refreshing mint, rosemary, and sage.
Simply sprinkle blueberries into your popsicle molds, muffin cups, or ice cube trays. Then, pour the kombucha over the top until each mold is filled. Put a popsicle stick in each and freeze for several hours.
Reminiscent of those sugary sweet push-up delights of your childhood, these creamy orange-flavored treats are packed with vitamins, minerals, and plenty of protein.
Gently stir yogurt, orange juice, and kombucha until combined. Pour into molds and place a few orange slices in each. Freeze and enjoy!
Romantic, subtle flavors make this the perfect date-night dessert. As an added touch, place edible flowers in your popsicle molds before freezing them.
Carefully place sliced fruit in each mold. Pour kombucha over the top and add popsicle sticks. Freeze for several hours until they're ready to enjoy!
Up your booch game by adding some booze to the mix. Each recipe is delicious with or without alcohol, so feel free to leave it out if you're in the mood for a mocktail. With so many different kombucha flavors to choose from, your cocktail and mocktail options are endless! Let's look at some of our favorite recipes.
Mojitos are the perfect summer drink with refreshing mint and fresh fruit. Add kombucha, and this drink is top-notch.
Muddle the mint leaves, strawberries, and lime juice until you've made a puree. Pour the puree into a cocktail glass. Add kombucha and alcohol before topping with ice. For a mocktail mojito, substitute sparkling water in place of vodka or rum.
Subtle floral notes will tickle your senses and leave you feeling happy and at peace. Garnish with a slice of lemon or float a few blueberries in your drink to add a luxurious touch.
Stir kombucha, grapefruit, and gin in a glass. Add tonic water and top with ice. For the mocktail version, just skip the gin altogether.
Nothing screams summer more than lemonade. Why not build upon those mouth-watering citrus tones by spiking it with fizzy kombucha and a touch of liquor? This recipe is great for evening get-togethers in the peak of summer.
Mix kombucha, vodka, and lemon juice in a shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into a glass that's filled with ice and stir in mint leaves. Skip the vodka for a lemon-inspired mocktail.
The classic highball lends itself to customization well, so it just makes sense to combine your desired kombucha flavor with a liquor of your choice. Here's a recommendation that will help cool you down while you partake in summertime festivities.
Fill a highball glass with ice. Stir vodka, lime juice, and sweetener into the glass and top with kombucha. To enjoy this cocktail booze-free, simply leave out the vodka. Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh slice of a blood orange.
Brew Dr. proudly makes delicious high-quality kombucha that's tasty and good for your gut. We use the best loose-leaf organic tea leaves from around the world, combined with fruit, juices, botanicals, and herbs that mix perfectly with summertime drinks. Each batch is carefully brewed because we believe in the "no shortcuts" way of doing business.
Shop one of our many kombucha flavors to discover your favorite combinations that ease you into the summer atmosphere.
