Hard Kombucha Cocktails
From the sweet-tart flavor at kombucha’s core to its limitless flavor mash-ups, this tasty drink is the perfect playground for your cocktail experiments. Give classic recipes extra zing, or maniacally laugh Muahaha! as your totally Strainge and original creation comes to life. We’ve got some hard kombucha cocktails below to get the party started — and to get your own ideas rolling.
Easy DIY Hard Kombucha Cocktail Recipes
Nothing ruins your motivation to mix drinks like an ingredient list a mile long and bartending tools you’ve never heard of. That’s why our DIY kombucha cocktail recipes keep things real simple.
Before We Begin
We’re not so much about making the perfect kombucha cocktail; this is about the perfect cocktail for you. That’s why adding Strainge Beast is always at the end of the directions. Play around with how much tastes and feels juuust right. Maybe you’re dialing in the sweetness, finding the right ginger kick, or making sure the liquor doesn’t get totally lost. Now let’s get to mixing, barkeep.
Kombucha Moscow Mule
This Moscow Mule is unruly, in all the right ways, with Strainge Beast’s ginger zip. All you’re really doing is subbing out ginger beer, but ohhh you’re getting plenty more, like hints of mixed berry, floral notes, and (more) tart citrus.
Serves: 1 | Time: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 3–4 ounces Strainge Beast Ginger, Lemon & Hibiscus
- Lemon wedge garnish
- Ice
Directions
Fill a glass — or better yet, a copper mug — with crushed ice. Pour in the vodka, followed by the lime juice. Top with Strainge Beast and gently stir. Garnish and enjoy.
Kombucha Blueberry Mojito
This one does require a blender, but we’ll assume your smoothie game is top notch. Doesn’t matter what season it is, the blueberries and mint in this mojito are instant summertime, anytime. Then layer in the basil and acai of Strainge Beast for wild depths of flavor.
Serves: 1 | Time: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 10 mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 4 ounces light rum
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 can Strainge Beast Blueberry, Acai & Sweet Basil
Directions
In a mixing glass, muddle the mint leaves and the sugar. Add the rum and lime juice. Puree blueberries in a blender and add to the mixing glass. Stir gently with a spoon to mix well. Add ice to your (separate) Collins glass, then pour in the completed blueberry mixture. Top off with Strainge Beast, garnish with a slice of lime, and enjoy.
Kombucha Tequila Drinks
You probably know where this is going. Margarita! But let’s turn up the heat with jalapeño and keep it cool with the refreshing flavors of Strainge Beast Watermelon, Sea Salt, Lime & Mint, which at just 100 calories per can, makes this a low-cal hard kombucha cocktail for anyone sticking to diets or just generally watching the numbers.
Serves: 1 | Time: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 lime slice
- Salt
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño
- Fresh cilantro
- 1 ounce blanco tequila
- 1/2 (6 oz) can Strainge Beast Watermelon, Sea Salt, Lime & Mint
Directions
Rub a slice of lime around the rim of a glass and gently dip the rim into a salt-filled plate. Add lime juice, 4 jalapeño slices, and cilantro leaves to the glass. Muddle vigorously. Add tequila and ice cubes. Pour Strainge Beast gently down the side of the glass, then stir well to incorporate all of the ingredients. Cut one jalapeño slice down the middle and slide it onto the rim of the glass. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro and enjoy.
Kombucha Old Fashioned
When bourbon meets a Beast, the flavor frenzy is one you’ll savor. The Old Fashioned is an icon of balance, so our Strainge twist no doubt amps up the personality. This is one where you’ll find your sweet spot; start with just a splash of Strainge Beast, then add-and-sip until your eyes close and a smile breaks out. Mmm, perfect.
Serves: 1 | Time: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 3 Luxardo cherries
- 1 shot (1.5 ounces) bourbon
- 2–3 dashes bitters
- 1 can Strainge Beast Ginger, Lemon & Hibiscus
- Orange slice
- Ice
Directions
In a mixing glass, muddle the cherries with the bourbon and bitters. Stir gently with a spoon to mix well. Add ice to the separate tumbler glass, then pour in the muddled-cherries mixture. Top your glass with Strainge Beast, garnish with an orange slice, and enjoy.
Why Use Kombucha In Cocktails?
Even by itself, hard kombucha already sounds like a cocktail with its enticing and offbeat flavor combos. So no surprise it adds delicious flair to mixed drinks, whether they’re brand new recipes or legendary libations getting a fresh look. Which one will you make first? Grab some Strainge Beast and start exploring hard kombucha cocktails.
