Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail
The Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail has a vibrant and inviting appearance, with a deep purple color from the addition of fresh blueberries and blueberry kombucha. The drink is garnished with a few extra blueberries and a lime wedge, which adds a pop of color and enhances its visual appeal.
The drink has a fruity and slightly tangy aroma, with notes of fresh blueberries and lime. Each sip contains a burst of flavors that perfectly balance the sweetness of blueberries, tartness of lime, and slight spiciness of ginger. The drink has a slightly effervescent mouthfeel, with the bubbles of the kombucha providing a refreshing and invigorating sensation.
What is a Kombucha mocktail?
A mocktail is similar to a cocktail, but without the alcohol. A Kombucha Mocktail features kombucha as a wash in the base of the mocktail.
There are several reasons people choose not to drink such as health, religious, or a personal preference. Kombucha mocktails are great option for those who want to enjoy a satisfying social beverage while abstaining from alcohol. Just because mocktails do not have alcohol doesn’t mean they have to be sweet, boring or unsatisfying.
Kombucha mocktails, in addition to being delicious and satisfying, also contain additional health benefits. Apart from omitting alcohol, additional benefits come from the probiotics and antioxidants in the kombucha, especially in fruit flavored kombuchas.
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Equipment to make a Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail
Cocktail Shaker: A cocktail shaker or mixing glass to quickly and thoroughly combine and chill the ingredients. I have a basic 2-tin one, an upgrade to an OXO Insulated one and recently bought an Elevated Craft Shaker during their Kickstarter campaign (affiliate links ↗).
Cocktail Glasses: Two cocktail glasses for serving your mocktails. For this recipe I used rocks glasses.
Ingredients to make a Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail
Blueberry Kombucha: Blueberry kombucha has a naturally tangy and slightly sour flavor, which provides a nice balance to the sweetness of the blueberries and the other ingredients in the mocktail. The tanginess of the kombucha also adds a refreshing zing to the drink.
Fresh Blueberries:Blueberries: Blueberries have a sweet taste with a touch of acid. The flavor of blueberries is generally subtle and common descriptors include, sweet (but not overly sweet), floral, woody, slightly astringent (drying), and musky with a touch of soft acidity. Unripe and underripe blueberries are typically very sour. Blueberries are small but juicy and will release juice when smashed or bitten. Wild blueberries are a smaller than cultivated ones and typically have a more floral taste.
Ginger Simple Syrup: When ginger is boiled to create syrup, a derivative called shogaol is formed, which is even spicier than gingerol and will replicate the sensations of alcohol in a non-alcoholic drink. It also also adds viscosity to the drink, giving it a smooth and velvety mouthfeel that enhances its texture. Here’s how to make your own ginger simple syrup.
Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice has a tangy and acidic taste, with a bright and refreshing aroma. It is often described as having a slightly sweet and sour flavor, with a subtle bitterness and adds a zesty and tart flavor that can balance out sweetness and enhance the overall taste.
Habanero Tincture: A habanero tincture, made from vodka or vinegar is used in mocktails to add a touch of heat which can create a similar sensation to the “burn” of alcohol. Habanero peppers contain capsaicin, a compound that stimulates the same nerves as alcohol, giving the drink a more complex and satisfying flavor profile. Here is the recipe to make a habanero tincture.
Ice: Ice for mixing and serving
How to make a Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail
Muddle: Muddle the blueberries
Mix and Chill: Mix the main ingredients with ice until thoroughly mixed and chilled.
Fill: Divide the chilled mixture evenly between the ice-filled glasses.
Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish each glass fresh blueberries and a lime wedge. Cheers!
Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail Recipe
Yield: 2 mocktails • Active time: 5 minutes • Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups blueberry kombucha
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
2 tbsp ginger simple syrup
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
8 drops habanero tincture
2 cups ice cubes
Instructions:
Muddle: In a cocktail shaker or large glass, muddle the fresh blueberries and ginger simple syrup until well mashed.
Mix: Add the blueberry kombucha, fresh lime juice and habanero tincture to the shaker or glass, and stir to combine.
Fill: Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes and strain the blueberry kombucha mixture into the glass.
Garnish: Garnish each glass with a few extra fresh blueberries and a lime wedge, and enjoy your refreshing Blueberry Collins Kombucha Mocktail!
Tips & Tricks:
Presentation affects taste: The way a drink (or dish) is presented known to affect the way its taste is perceived. Use your best cocktail glassware and don’t skimp on the garnish.
Nutrition Information:
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