Yes, kombucha is the super healthy fermented tea with loads of antioxidants and other goodies our bodies crave. But when it’s kombucha from New Mexico Ferments it’s also seriously delicious. They’ve upped their kombucha game with flavors like Prickly Pear and Hibiscus Lavender, and our summertime favorite, Apricot Mint. Drink it as is, or make it a Apricot Mint Mojito mocktail or cocktail. Either way you’ll be sipping and smiling.
What’s Special About New Mexico Ferments Kombucha?
New Mexico Ferments focuses on small-batch brewing using locally sourced and organic ingredients to make their kombucha stand out from the rest. By working with local farmers, they work towards a sustainable effort. Their kombucha is also unique in its range of flavors. New Mexico Ferments goes beyond what’s already out there by providing types like Prickly Pear, Blue Butterfly, Hibiscus Lavender, Apricot Mint, Grapefruit Rosemary, and Lemon Ginger.
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Apricot Mint Mojito
Description
Not your average kombucha cocktail…
Ingredients
- 1 can New Mexico Ferments Apricot Mint Kombucha
- 2 limes
- 1 tbsp agave nectar (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1 small handful of fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
- 2 oz of light rum (optional)
Instructions
- Place the handful of mint leaves at the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the agave or sweetener of your choice and muddle well.
- Add the rum, if using.
- Slice one wedge from one of the limes and set aside to use as a garnish.
- Squeeze the remaining lime juice into the bottom of the shaker.
- Shake, then taste and add additional sweetener if desired. Strain into a glass, add ice, and fill the remainder with Apricot Mint Kombucha. Give it a light stir.
- Garnish with the lime wedge and additional mint leaves.
Plus try our other cocktail using local ingredients, the Elderberry Spritzer.
Recipe by Julia Platt Leonard
Photography by Dave Bryce
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