Here’s another healthy alternative to your favorite boozy drink. Kombucha is a fermented tea rich in probiotics and antioxidants. It is now widely available and can be found at many grocery stores and food retailers or can be made on your own. For the purposes of this recipe, we’ll be using bottled kombucha. It comes in many different flavors, so experiment to find the one you like best. NOTE: This is a low-proof drink, since kombucha does contain low alcohol levels ranging from between 0.5-2% due to the fermentation process.
Ingredients
- 12 oz blueberries
- 6-8 basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 2 oz Blueberry Basil Syrup
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 16 oz Kombucha (I prefer GT’s Synergy Kombucha)
Preparation
Blueberry Basil Syrup
Combine the syrup ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium, stirring occasionally. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and let cool. Strain syrup and transfer to a pourable measuring cup or other easy-pour container.
Kombucha Lemonade
Combine ingredients with fresh ice. Stir well and serve with a lemon slice.
