Berry Kombucha Sangria

gluten-free, vegan // yields 2-4 servings

1, 750 mL bottle Pinot Grigio, vegan if needed

1 large orange

1 medium green apple, chopped

1 1/2 cups mixed berries

1 bottle berry flavored kombucha

Pour wine into a large pitcher. Slice your orange in half around the center [not end to end]. Squeeze one half to get about 1/3 cup fresh orange juice and strain the pulp. Pour into the pitcher with the wine. Gently stir.

Slice 1/4-inch thick rounds of the remaining orange half and cut each round into quarters with the rind attached [refer to photo 1]. Slice strawberries in half [if using]. Add the orange segments, apple, and berries to the wine and give a few gentle stirs.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours but best overnight. Pour into glasses and serve with a few splashes [2-3 tablespoons] of kombucha in each glass. Can be made 1 day ahead. Add ice if desired when serving.

optional:

Use any combination of berries you choose. I used an equal mix of blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries.

For a little more kick add 1/4 cup brandy to the mix.

Add juice from 1 lime for a sour bite.

Try Riesling instead of Pinot Grigio for more sweetness.

I used a very sweet Cara Cara orange but feel free to use any type of orange you like. If your oranges are smaller in size you may need two.

Because…

1 // Thursday.

2 // Strawberry season.

3 // Cheers-ing.

4 // Springy days.

5 // Blue skies.

6 // Life.

7 // No reason at all.

8 // Happy.

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Traditionally, Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs but with the strawberry addition I thought they were much better suited in a clear glass.

Strawberry Infused Ginger Kombucha Moscow Mules

gluten-free, vegan-option // yields 4-6 drinks

18 medium strawberries, washed + hulled
2-4 tablespoons honey, or agave or coconut nectar
4-5 juicy limes
1/2 – 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, optional
2, 16oz ginger kombucha drinks
6 – 9oz vodka
ice

Place strawberries in a blender with 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and ginger [if using]. Blend until fully pureed and taste for sweetness. Add more honey or ginger if desired. Pour into a sealable container. Strain seeds through a fine mesh strainer if desired.Strawberry puree can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for about 3 days.

Pour about 1.5oz vodka into a glass, along with 5-6oz kombucha, 1/2 juiced lime [strained], and about 3 tablespoons of strawberry puree. Stir until the puree is fully combined [looks a bit murky at first], add a few ice cubes, and give another stir.

Garnish with a few strawberry slices, lime, and/or a thing slice of fresh ginger. Serve immediately with a small spoon or straw for stirring.

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notes: Be sure the vodka you are using is gluten-free + vegan if needed. If you can’t find ginger kombucha I would aim to find a strawberry or other berry flavor kombucha and add a bit more [maybe double] freshly grated ginger to the strawberry puree. Moscow Mules are known for their gingery-ness, so you want to be sure that comes through. These drinks are on the pulpy side if you don’t strain the strawberries + limes. This is not meant to be a super sweet drink. I used 2T honey in the puree.

drink options:

Strawberry Infused Moscow Mules [with ginger beer]

Puree your strawberries without the addition of honey since ginger beer is quite sweet. Follow the rest of the directions as stated.

Strawberry Infused Ginger Kombucha Mocktail

Simply leave out the booze!

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Cheers!

Ashley

p.s. This is my favorite ginger beer, if you’re into the traditional style Mules or want to use ginger beer instead of kombucha. [fyi: not vegan –> uses honey]

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