Lemon-Ginger Sour Kombucha Mocktail
A refreshing no-alcohol mocktail that highlights the sharp tartness of lemon juice balanced with spicy ginger and fizzy kombucha. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together lemon juice, ginger syrup, kombucha for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (freshly squeezed) lemon juice
- 1 oz ginger syrup
- 6 oz, chilled kombucha
- 2 oz, chilled sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lemon wheel
- 4 leaves for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 oz ginger syrup over the ice.
- Step 3: Slowly add 6 oz chilled kombucha and top with 2 oz chilled sparkling water to maintain fizz.
- Step 4: Stir gently once to combine flavors without losing carbonation.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and 4 fresh mint leaves for a bright, aromatic finish. Serve immediately.





