Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

by Chelsea / Drinks

Last weekend I was cleaning out my freezer and came across a bottle of gin that I didn’t even know was in there. Like seriously: how did that bottle of gin come to be in the freezer? I don’t think I’ve ever bought a bottle of gin before, and my last memory of drinking gin was long before I lived in this house. Maybe someone brought it to a party we hosted? Who knows…Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Needless to say, I didn’t think I was particularly fond of gin until last week. Out of curiosity, I did some research on how gin is made, and found out it’s been used medicinally for centuries; Juniper Berries have all sorts of health benefits including reducing joint pain, helping regulate your menstrual cycle, and aiding in digestion. Who knew?

Intrigued, I decided I should pour some into my glass of kombucha to have with dinner, and instantly fell in love with its herbacious, pine-y flavor. The mellow flavor of the gin paired with bubbly, crisp kombucha was a perfect match; I even made myself another drink the following night, which is rare for me. Seriously. I’m lucky if I drink alcohol once a month, let alone twice in one week. 

Then, I happened to walk past a giant display of organic blackberries on sale at the grocery store the next day and instantly knew what I needed to do: smash them up with mint and lime juice, stir in my new-found favorite gin and kombucha combo, and kick off summer with a pretty pink drink in hand.

Trust me, it’s the right thing to do. Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

This recipe yields one drink, since I suspect most of us don’t actually make drinks by the pitcher-ful anymore. Though, if you need a fun drink for a barbeque, shower, or wedding, multiplying the recipe by 6 would definitely fill up a big pitcher or drink dispenser. Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

I hope you love this simple, 5-ingredient cocktail as much as I do. It’s fresh, herbaceous, a little sweet, and perfectly summery. And, while I may have a newfound love for gin’s unique flavor, this drink is just as tasty if you leave it out. Virgin cocktail hour anyone? I’m in. 

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Chelsea Colbath
A simple, 5-ingredient cocktail that's perfect for summer!
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Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 large blackberries about 1/4 cup
  • 4-6 fresh mint leaves
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1 ounce 2 Tablespoons gin
  • 8 ounces ginger kombucha*
  • ice to fill your glass

Instructions
 

  • 1. Put blackberries, mint leaves, and lime juice into a 16-ounce glass. Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to crush the berries and mint.
  • 2. Add enough ice to fill the cup, then pour in the gin and kombucha. Stir to combine, and drink immediately.

Notes

*I made this with a bottle of ginger kombucha, which added another layer of flavor to the cocktail. Feel free to choose an original or citrus flavored bottle of kombucha instead. You could also sub a bottle of ginger beer or seltzer water, if you can't find kombucha.
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