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    Published: Aug 24, 2018 · Modified: May 1, 2020 by Libby Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment · 895 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

    Mint Kombucha Mojito

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    Mint Kombucha Mojito - a 5-ingredient mojito featuring mint, rum, and kombucha. A refreshing cocktail with your daily dose of probiotics. 

    Any fellow kombucha fans out there?!

    mint kombucha mojito

    Hi there! Below you’ll find affiliate links to great products that we enjoy using in our own kitchen.

    Kombucha is made by fermented black tea with sugar and a SCOBY— Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. I know, it sounds gross, alien, and certainly looks unappetizing. But making kombucha isn’t just a fad, people have been brewing up kombucha for hundreds, if not thousands of years!

    The SCOBY ferments the black tea and sugar into a slightly fizzy, tangy beverage. You can flavor kombucha or you can skip all the fermenting work and buy pre-made kombucha from the store. 

    Kombucha is a tasty beverage that also boasts some great probiotic benefits!Since it’s fermented, it contains beneficial probiotic bacteria that may help improve gut and digestive health.

    I generally drink kombucha on its own or with a little sparkling water, but I wanted to kick it up a notch so this Friday-style kombucha was born. Kombucha, simple syrup, rum and mint and you’ve got yourself a refreshing Mint Kombucha Mojito. 

    mint kombucha mojito

    Well here's to your daily dose of probiotics, the Friday version. Mint Kombucha Mojito anyone? 

     1- Prepare the simple syrup. Combine 1 part sugar and 1 part water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and let simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, let it cool completely. This simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 month. 

    2 - Combine rum, simple syrup, mint and lime in a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Gently muddle the mint to release its flavors. Add ice, cover and shake to combine. 

    3 - Top with kombucha, a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!

    mint kombucha mojito

    Mint Kombucha Mojito: Tips, Tricks and Tools

    To mix this drink, we use a mason jar, but you can use a regular cocktail shaker instead. And don't forget your reusable metal straws! Just a few of our favorite helpful kitchen tools!

    Purchase high quality ingredients: Consider getting a quality alcohol. If you buy from the bottom of the barrel, your drink may taste accordingly... No need to go for top shelf either, but find a nice middle ground. Go for something local to your area! Support the little guys when you can, both microscopic and human-sized. Ahh yes, probiotic puns.

    Buying Kombucha. You can find kombucha in the refrigerated beverage section. Different brands of kombucha will taste different so try a few out to find ones you enjoy. Some will taste more vinegary - this is generally because they’re fermented longer.

    Watch out for store-bought kombucha with lots of added sugar. Kombucha will contain sugar because it’s needed to ferment, but we don’t want too much added after fermentation. Look for kombucha in a glass container, ideally a darker bottle, with a short ingredients list, not filled with juice, unpasteurized, and just natural ingredients.  

    mint kombucha mojito

    We hope you love this simple Mint Kombucha Mojito!

    Craving more fresh cocktail recipes? Check out our other delicious seasonal drink recipes like this Peach Gin Fizz or our Mulled Wine.

    Did you enjoy this Mint Kombucha Mojito as much as we do?

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    Mint Kombucha Mojito

    Mint Kombucha Mojito - a 5-ingredient mojito featuring mint, rum, and kombucha. A refreshing cocktail with your daily dose of probiotics.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Author: The Crooked Carrot

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 ounces white rum
    • ½ ounce simple syrup directions below
    • 10 mint leaves
    • ½ ounce lime juice freshly squeezed is ideal
    • ice cubes
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Mix: Combine the rum, simple syrup, mint and lime in a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Gently muddle the mint to release it’s flavors (you don’t need to muddle it into a million pieces though) and add ice. Cover and shake to combine.
    • Serve: Top with kombucha, a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!

    Equipment

    • 8-oz Mason Jars
    • Cocktail Shaker

    Notes

    How to Make Simple syrup: combine equal parts water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to boil and let simmer until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
    PREP AHEAD: Make the simple syrup in advance for a cocktail that comes together in minutes. 
    LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: I wouldn’t recommend storing the completed cocktail, but you can store the simple syrup in the fridge for up to 1 month. 
    NUTRITION NOTES: This Mint Kombucha Mojito has the probiotic benefits of kombucha, but it still contains simple syrup and alcohol. Consume in moderation.

    Nutrition

    Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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