Kombucha Sangria – Serves 6 to 8
You'll need one bottle of Pinot Grigio, half a cup of brandy (apple brandy works nicely), two bottles of kombucha (GT's Strawberry Serenity is recommended), one cup of orange juice, two chopped apples, two sliced oranges, one cup of mixed berries, and a handful of fresh mint. Combine the chopped apples, sliced oranges, mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries work well), and mint in a large pitcher. Add the orange juice, brandy, and wine. Refrigerate for one to two hours until thoroughly chilled. Just before serving, stir in the kombucha, then pour over ice, making sure to spoon some fruit into each glass. I used blood oranges for both the juice and slices because I was thrilled to find them at the market. But if blood oranges aren't available, regular oranges and orange juice work just as well.
This Kombucha Sangria is bubbly, fruity, refreshing, and surprisingly healthy—plus it's incredibly easy to assemble. It's an ideal choice for gatherings because it comes together quickly, allows guests to help themselves (using a pitcher like this one), and looks beautiful, which always makes it taste even better. Another advantage: you can easily adapt the recipe by substituting red wine or rosé for the white, picking a different kombucha flavor, or swapping the fruit based on what's in season. I'm already looking forward to making it again—after all, who doesn't enjoy a cocktail that offers extra health perks? ? xo Natalie
Kombucha Sangria – Yields 6–8 Servings
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio
- ½ cup brandy (apple brandy recommended)
- 2 bottles kombucha (such as GT’s Strawberry Serenity)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 apples, chopped
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 handful fresh mint
- Place the chopped apples, sliced oranges, mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are a good mix), and mint into a pitcher. Add the orange juice, brandy, and wine. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until well chilled.
- Just before serving, stir in the kombucha. Pour the sangria over ice, and spoon some fruit into each glass. I used blood oranges for both the juice and slices because I was delighted to find them at the market. If blood oranges are unavailable, regular oranges and orange juice work perfectly.
Credits // Recipe and Photos by Natalie Jacob. Images edited with A Color Story Desktop.
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