Description
The Honey Berry Kombucha Smash is a refreshing and vibrant drink combining fresh blueberries and raspberries muddled with kombucha, honey, and a splash of ginger beer. This sparkling beverage offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, complemented by the herbal notes of fresh mint or basil garnish. Ideal for a healthy, probiotic-rich treat on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Sweeteners
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Beverages
- 1 12 ounce bottle kombucha (ginger or strawberry flavor recommended)
- 4 ounces ginger beer
Garnish
- Fresh mint or basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook Blueberries: Place the blueberries and honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the blueberries burst and release their juices. Remove from heat and transfer to a jar or bowl.
- Muddle Berries: Add the fresh raspberries and about 1/2 cup of kombucha to the cooked blueberries. Muddle the mixture gently with the kombucha until the berries are somewhat smashed but still retain some texture.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill two glasses with crushed ice to chill the drinks properly.
- Assemble Drinks: Divide the smashed berry and kombucha mixture between the two glasses. Top each glass with additional kombucha, leaving a little space for the ginger beer.
- Add Ginger Beer & Garnish: Pour ginger beer on top of each glass, then add a spoonful of the smashed berries mixture to the top. Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves if desired for a refreshing aroma and appearance.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen berries if fresh are not available.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of honey to taste for desired sweetness.
- Ginger or strawberry flavored kombucha pair especially well with the berries and ginger beer.
- This drink is best served immediately to maintain carbonation and freshness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, ensure the ginger beer is non-alcoholic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 ounces)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
