This Citrus Kombucha Mezcal Cocktail is one of my most made drink recipes in the Cotter household. A healthier cocktail that adds a probiotic punch with the addition of kombucha! Ditch the sugary sweet cocktails and make this refreshingly drink instead!
What Makes a Healthy Cocktail?
Have you ever tried my Paloma cocktail? If you haven’t, it’s a reader favorite and you need it in your life. It truly is delicious! My husband and I loved making different versions of that cocktail but wanted to find a way to make it healthier or lighter in alcohol.
Tequila and Mezcal are made from fermented agave, and fermented foods are really good for the gut and brain. Now, combine that with probiotic rich fermented drinks (like kombucha), vitamin C rich fruit, and medicinal herbs (like mint), and you’ve got yourself a light and fresh drink to enjoy during happy hour!
Kombucha Mezcal Cocktail Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients and recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details and nutrition information.
- Grapefruit, lime, and orange – Fresh squeezed juice is best!
- Sweetener – Sweeten to your liking with honey, agave, or simple syrup!
- Mezcal – Choose your fave!
- Mint and/or Basil – Adds a refreshing herby flavor!
- Your favorite kombucha – I like using ginger, citrus, or berry.
- Coarse Salt – Or margarita salt, for that classic salted rim.
- Optional sparkling water or club soda – For the perfect extra fizz!
What’s The Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?
I’m just going to quote the spirits writer himself…
Tequila is a type of mezcal, much like how bourbon and scotch are types of whiskey. Mezcal is defined as any agave-based liquor. -John McEvoy
The distillery process creates an amazing earthy yet smooth smokey flavor! And OMG it’s such a good flavor with citrus, or in this case, a sweet and sour grapefruit!
- Mezcal can be made from over 25- 30 varieties of agave
- Mezcal can be produced in SEVERAL different regions of Mexico
- Mezcal is distilled differently that tequila. Mezcal is cooked inside earthen pits that are lined with lava rocks and filled with wood and charcoal before being distilled in clay pots. (Source)
How to Make a Kombucha Mezcal Cocktail
- First, squeeze that fresh juice and mix together!
- Once you have your citrus juiced, add to large pitcher with mezcal.
- Pour into cocktail glasses filled with ice and rimmed with salt.
Note: The amount of sweetener you add depends on the flavor of kombucha. I have found that some flavors are sweeter than others. I recommend tasting your kombucha before you use it in a cocktail.
- Top off each glass with the kombucha. You want add the kombucha last to preserve the fizzy goodness (carbonation), like you would seltzer.
- Garnish with any herbs and citrus slices.
- And finally, raise your glass and give a toast!
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Citrus Kombucha Mezcal cocktails
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Description
This Citrus Kombucha Mezcal cocktail is a healthy cocktail recipe that adds a probiotic punch! Ditch the sugary cocktails with refined juice and syrups and make kombucha your mixer instead.
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit -juiced plus extra slices for garnish
- 1 lime – juiced, plus extra slices to garnish
- 2 ounces ounce orange juice
- Muddled herbs of choice (like mint and/or basil)
- 4 –6 ounces Mezcal – depends on how strong you like your cocktails
- ¼ cup honey or agave (or to taste)
- Mint to garnish (optional)
- Coarse Salt for glasses
- Optional ice – large cube or crushed
- 12–14 ounces your favorite kombucha – ex: ginger, berry, citrus, or tropical flavor.
- Optional 4 ounces flavored sparkling water or club soda/water
Need a MOCKTAIL Version? Just skip the mezcal and add more kombucha!
Instructions
If you have a cocktail shaker, see notes for quick prep.
- In a large container or glass juice your grapefruit, lime, and orange. Be sure to save extra slices for garnishing. Mix in muddled herbs of choice (like mint and/or basil), if desired.
- Add the mezcal and then stir in honey or agave. Adjust to taste.
- Take the sliced/cut lime or lemon wedge and moisten the rim with it. Then dip each glass in the coarse salt (if desired) and add a touch of crushed ice. Ice is optional but not needed.
- Next Pour the mezcal citrus juice blend evenly into glasses .
- Top each glass with 3 -4 ounces (or more if desired) with kombucha 12-14 ounces total.
- If you want extra fizz and have run out of kombucha add sparkling water/soda into each glass. )
- Garnish with sliced citrus and herbs
Notes
- QUICK COCKTAIL SHAKER VERSION – Mix ingredients together in a cocktail shaker. Serve over a touch of crush ice and top with a splash of club soda or sparkling water, fruit slices, and mint.
- Mezcal brands to try –> HERE
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: drink
- Method: shake
- Cuisine: mexican american
Where are the glasses from
I actually bought them at our SMith’s Store in SLC. Kroger! Haha. But I think West Elm has Similar
What a great way to have your cocktail (or mocktail) and get a healthy kick! Love it!
My friends always suggested the use of Kombucha but this cocktail has surely convinced me to finally give it a try! Love this healthy combo Lindsay1
Yes, you must try this Lola! It’s a game changer!
I’m sure these are delicious BUT they almost look to pretty to drink!
Oh but you must! Cheers sweet friend. 🙂
MAJOR CHEERS!!! A beautiful, gut-friendly drink that’s a sign of warmer weather ahead 🙂
Cheers friend! Still wishing you could escape the vortex and come here! It’s sunny and 45F!