Kombucha Passion Fruit Spritz

By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 7, 2019, updated July 4, 2020 - 42 Comments

Non-alcoholic, delicious, healthy and quick & easy to make this Kombucha Passion Fruit Spritz is the perfect mocktail to serve at your next dinner party. A grown-up mocktail full of delicious passion fruit flavor and perfected by a salty & spicy rim - this is far from a kiddy drink.

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side view of kombucha passion fruit spritz

Feels like it's been a while since our last mocktail, doesn't it? Well, I've not forgotten about them - I've just been busy trying to create a yummy version with my new addiction: Kombucha.

Yeah, I know, I'm kinda late on the whole Kombucha train. But as late as I was, as quickly did I become seriously addicted to it. You know on the level that within a week of having it the first time (doesn't help that I tried the "Real Kombucha" from Royal Flush first of all - I've tried so many more after but this one is hands down the best I've had!) was I googling things like "maximum daily consumption of kombucha" and "is kombucha bad for you?".

(You in the same place? OK, I'll share: 1. There is no real limit but be reasonable, OK? Like, have some water inbetween. 2. No doesn't seem like it. Probably not good if you're pregnant and if you make it yourself you need to be careful - but that's about it. Some brands contain a lot of sugar though which is maybe not all that great for you. And all contain some sugar so you know, everything in moderation.)

top view of three kombucha passion fruit spritz

Anyway. It took some time but then I felt inspiration strike and created two yummy versions in one afternoon. No, you're not getting both now. I'm saving one for later. It's gonna be perfect for all your summer parties!

This version, however, is perfect right now. And in summer. And in fall. And whenever, you know. It's not as clean & healthy as the Clean Cucumber Collins - but hey, who is??

It's slightly sweet with loads of delicious passion fruit taste, just the right amount of acidity from lime and that yummy fermented taste from the kombucha. And while that's all great and yummy - the rim is really what takes it over the top. Salty & spicy it makes this a complete and perfect cocktail (Sorry - mocktail!! So easy to forget with all that yummy fermentation going on.), and far from a kiddy party drink.

You can make it without the rim of course - or with just a salted rim - but if you're at all into spice, try the spicy rim and let me know if this isn't just the perfect non-alcoholic spicy-margerita-ish concoction!

How to make a Kombucha Passion Fruit Spritz

Now, to create this deliciousness, start by mixing together crushed sea salt flakes (Maldon Sea Salt Flakes are my favorite) and chili flakes on a plate. I used something called "kimchi chili" (I think this is the same kind) - it's tasty and not too spicy - but use whatever chili flakes you have. If possible, stay away from the ones with loads of actual seeds in them - they tend to be a whole lot spicier. 50/50 salt and chili flakes is what I went for, but you can adjust that ratio to suit your liking.

sea salt and chili mixture for rimming glass for kombucha passion fruit spritz

Then grab a large glass - I go for one that can hold my whole 9 oz bottle of kombucha plus some ice. Rub a slice of lime on the rim of the glass, and then roll the rim in the chili-sea salt mixture.

glass being rimmed with sea salt and chili flake mixture

After the chili flakes - scoop out the passion fruit meat in a glass and go to town with your muddler. You want to crush up all those passion fruit seeds in order to maximize the flavor as well as the whole drinking experience. Once done, mix in the lime juice. Half a passion fruit & one whole lime is my optimum ratio for one 275 ml / 10 oz bottle of kombucha.

passion fruit and lime juice with ice cubes in a glass rimmed with sea salt and chili flakes

When the passion fruit and lime juice is all mixed up, pour it into your sea-salt-and-chili-rimmed glass. Pop in a few ice cubes, and then pour over your kombucha. For extra fizz - add a splash or two of soda water. I really like my fizz & my sparkle, so this is what I do.

side view of kombucha passin fruit spritz

And that's it. Serve, sip, and enjoy!

What do you think? Have you tried Kombucha yet? Are you a fan?

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