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Cranberry kombucha mocktail, holiday drink

Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail

A probiotic-rich festive beverage that won't make you feel like you're missing out.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup adjust to your liking
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
Mocktail Assembly
  • 1 cups plain kombucha or berry flavored
  • 1/2 cup cranberry syrup (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • sparkling water to top
  • ice cubes
Garnish with
  • fresh cranberries
  • rosemary sprigs
  • lime slices
  • crystalized ginger

Method
 

Cranberry Syrup
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, maple syrup, water, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and sliced ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, the liquid reduces slightly, and the syrup thickens to a desired consistency. This process infuses the syrup with the anti-inflammatory power of ginger and the warm spice of cinnamon and clove.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bowl, pressing the solids gently to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Cool the syrup completely (about 1 hour in the refrigerator) before assembling the mocktail.
Assembling Mocktail
  1. In a large pitcher, gently combine the chilled kombucha, the cooled cranberry syrup, and the fresh lime juice. Stir very gently to combine—we want to preserve those wonderful bubbles!
  2. Fill your serving glasses with ice cubes.
  3. Pour the kombucha mixture over the ice, filling the glass about three-quarters of the way.
  4. Add a small piece of crystallized ginger for a final digestive boost and a spicy-sweet treat.