Here’s a refreshing beverage suited to everyone in the family. And it’s full of healthy fermentation and fresh fruits. We’ve married some basics with vanilla ice cream and a mildly flavoured kombucha. But the sky’s the limit with this fizzy float; combine your favourite kombucha and ice cream with any type of fruit for a sparkling way to nurture gut health.
Kombucha Float
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) halved ripe strawberries
- 1 nectarine, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed regular or lemon mint, lemon verbena, or lemon basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups (1 L) plain or ginger-flavoured kombucha
- 2 cups (500 mL) vanilla ice cream or dairy substitute
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories111
- protein2g
- fat5g
- saturated fat3g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates30g
- sugars12g
- fibre2g
- sodium36mg
Directions
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In 6 cup (1.5 L) glass jar, combine strawberries, nectarine, and lemon herb leaves. Gently muddle together. Add kombucha and gently stir with wooden spoon. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
In bottoms of 6 large glasses, place 1/3 cup (80 mL) scoop of ice cream. Pour fruity kombucha overtop, evenly divvying fruit among glasses. Top with a sprig of fresh herb and serve immediately with tall spoons.
TIP: Substitute mango-flavoured kombucha for plain and mix with fresh mango slices and coconut ice cream. Garnish with a smattering of fresh blueberries.
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