Spring Gin, Kumquat & Kombucha Cocktail
Cheers my friends — we’ve officially made it to Spring! Mix up a batch of my Spring Gin, Kumquat & Kombucha Cocktails to toast the new season with friends. This sparkling refresher is layered with the fresh flavors and colors of a world bursting with longer days and new growth. In short, it’s perfect for brunch (or any patio sipping!) in your near future.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Simple Syrup Infusion30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 207kcal
Thyme & Kumquat Simple Syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 4 kumquats sliced thinly
Spring Gin, Kumquat & Kombucha Cocktail
- Ice
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 ounce thyme & kumquat syrup
- 6 ounces kombucha
- Additional fresh thyme and kumquats to garnish
Thyme & Kumquat Simple Syrup
Pour your measured sugar and water into a saucepan and heat on medium.
½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water
Cook, stirring the mixture until your sugar has completely dissolved.
Add fresh thyme & kumquats and continue heating for 30 seconds before removing from heat and adding a lid to the top of the pan.
5 sprigs of fresh thyme, 4 kumquats
Allow syrup to infuse for half an hour.
Remove the thyme and kumquat slices and allow the syrup to cool completely before using, or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Spring Gin, Kumquat & Kombucha Cocktail
Add the ice, gin, syrup and kombucha into a glass stirring gently to combine.
Ice, 2 oz Gin, 1 ounce thyme & kumquat syrup, 6 ounces kombucha
Add a few fresh thyme sprigs and slices of kumquat to garnish before serving!
Additional fresh thyme and kumquats to garnish
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg