It's less sweet than tonic water and has a more complex acidity than lemon, so it feels like a modern bar menu from the first sip.
Why it's good to make it at home
It's a simple composition of adding 120ml of kombucha to 35ml of gin. This recipe brings the trend of functional drinks and fermented drinks into the drinking scene. It has few ingredients and is easy to measure, so you can make it even without a shaker. If you refer to Drinkit's London Dry Gin or Citrus Gin, the acidity and herbal flavor of Kombucha will be more vivid.
Ingredients: Per 1 cup
- 35ml gin
- Kombucha 120ml
- 5ml lemon juice
- 5ml honey syrup (optional)
- Cucumber slices or lemon wheels
- ice
How to make
- Add ice to a chilled glass.
- Add the gin and lemon juice and stir gently.
- Slowly pour in the kombucha.
- Add honey syrup only when sweetness is not enough, and finish with cucumber or lemon.
Adjust expected alcohol content and taste
It will vary depending on the finished product and how much the ice has melted, but this recipe approximatesAbout 5-7%You just need to get it to that extent. Ginger Kombucha is spicy, while Berry Kombucha has a strong fruity flavor. To start with, lemon or original kombucha is the most reliable.
A good snack to share
Light snacks that pick up the acidity, such as salad, smoked salmon, or cream cheese crackers, are good.
The more delicious the cocktail, the less burdensome it will be if you enjoy it until the ice melts.
