Skip the flavored kombucha aisle and make this instead, it takes about the same amount of effort as opening a bottle. Starting from plain kombucha means you're getting all the live fermented cultures without the added sugar that a lot of flavored options pile on, and you get to control exactly how much ginger heat and honey sweetness goes in. Grate, stir, pour over ice, done.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain kombucha
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Ice, as needed
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Stir grated ginger and honey into the kombucha until the honey dissolves.
- Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 45 |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 11g |
| Dietary fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sodium | 10mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Kombucha is fermented by a live culture of bacteria and yeast, including Acetobacter species, which can contribute beneficial microbes and organic acids to your gut. Fresh ginger contains gingerol, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that can help support digestion. Honey supplies small amounts of oligosaccharides that act as a mild prebiotic.
Five minutes, zero cooking, for a fizzy drink that's actually doing something for you. Craving more ginger drinks? Try our Ginger Kombucha Mocktail or a soothing cup of Lemon Ginger Tea.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
