Kombucha mojito is prepared with green tea kombucha and white rum. The main ingredient in this recipe is of course mint that gives the special flavour to this probiotic alcoholic beverage.
INGREDIENTS FOR MINT KOMBUCHA:
1,3 l water
4 g green tea or two tea bags
2 g mint leaves (fresh or dried)
80 g of sugar
100 ml kombucha starter
SCOBY
Instructions:
Ferment mint kombucha
Bring 200 ml water to a boil. Mix tea in hot water and let steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain the tea and stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Pour the sweetened tea into your jar, then add the rest of the water. Let cool until it reaches a temperature under 30 °C. Pour in the starter liquid and gently place the SCOBY on top. Cover with lid or a piece of cloth that enables air circulation. Leave the jar at room temperature (21-25 °C), away from direct sunlight for 5-10 days. Taste after 5 days. If it tastes good for you, strain the beverage, if not, let it ferment for another 2-5 days.
INGREDIENTS FOR MOJITO:
(2 servings)
80 ml white rum
juice of 2 limes
12-14 fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp of brown sugar
fresh lime wedges
crushed ice
mint kombucha
Instructions:
Kombucha mojito preparation
Muddle 3/4 of fresh mint leaves, lime juice and sugar in a glass or small jug. Pour into tall glasses and add a handful of crushed ice and lime wedges. Top with mint kombucha, gin and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
