A Not-So-Boozy Brunch: Virgin Ginger Kombucha Mimosa

9 months of pregnancy sure had me missing wine and spicy margaritas. Watching my boyfriend order a beer at dinner while I got to sip on a club soda with lime just wasn’t fair. And those nights where we’d cozy up with a movie, fireplace, and fuzzy blankets… I mean, typically we’d open a bottle of cab, but I had to swap that out for a can of La Croix and let me tell you – it’s just not the same.

I decided I had to get a little creative and come up with a new mocktail. Here’s the thing with most mocktails you order at restaurants though: They’re typically too juicy, too sugary, too sweet, and are in no way a good substitute for your favourite cocktail. They’re usually something you’d order for a 5 year old on their birthday. Shirley temple? No thanks!

Before coming up with a new cocktail replacement, I knew I wanted something with Kombucha. It’s always my go-to when I’m skipping the alcohol because, like I mentioned, it’s sippable. Depending on the kind you get, it kind of tastes like a cocktail itself. And bonus: it has health benefits. I’m all about adding benefits where possible.

Tyler, Lily, and I love to do a big Sunday brunch. Lately they’ve been consisting of waffles or banana oat pancakes, turkey bacon, eggs, and a huge bowl of local fruit. This Ginger Kombucha Mimosa has been the perfect addition!

Virgin Ginger Kombucha Mimosa

Ingredients:

.5 oz Rosemary Simple Syrup
Brew Dr. Ginger Turmeric Kombucha
Splash Orange Juice

Add simple syrup and kombucha to a champagne flute – fill till about an inch of room is left at the top. Give a quick little stir! Add a splash of orange juice and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

For the Rosemary Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 tbsp fresh rosemary

Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil over med/high heat. Stir, remove from heat and let cool. Easy peasy!

You can really use any ginger kombucha you like, but I prefer the Brew Dr. ginger turmeric because I find it has a good amount of spice to it and isn’t so sweet. Also love how we can buy it at costco!

What’s your favourite kind of drink? Do you prefer more sweet? Refreshing? A little sour? Tell me in the comments so I can come up with some fun cocktails you guys will enjoy!