It seems that summer time always brings out the “drinker” in us! I mean, patios and warm weather often times go hand in hand with a cold beer or a pitcher of sangria.
When it comes to anything, as you know, I’m all about quality. There are some great organic wines that have lower amounts of sulphites, which I love. And during the hot summer months I really like to have it with kombucha served cold!
Yes, this fizzy-probiotic rich drink, which you can find at most health food stores, is delicious and the perfect addition to wine.
Enter Kombucha Sangria.
The bonus of adding the kombucha to the wine is that it cuts back on the amount of wine you actually drink. Less alcohol, and I feel less bloated – huge bonus!
Working with hormones and weight loss, alcohol is definitely something I have my clients really focus on. At least initially. I have many clients who enjoy their wine on the weekends and still continue to lose weight consistently. It’s all about balance and moderation and this recipe helps just with that.
So if you’re looking to balance your hormones or lose a few pounds, cut back on the calories and sugar with this delicious and healthified sangria!
Cheers to hot and sunny summer days!
Kombucha Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle organic red wine, white wine, or rose…whatever you prefer!
- 1 bottle cranberry, grape or berry kombucha (I like GT’s Kombucha for this recipe)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 large peach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries
- 1 large orange, sectioned
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a large pitcher with ice. Add red wine, kombucha, orange juice and lime juice.
- Add in all other ingredients. Refrigerate overnight for the best taste and to allow the fruits to soak up the alcohol and juices. Otherwise, a few hours will work just fine. Makes 4-6 servings. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can get creative with this recipe! Use whatever fruits you like, leave out the lime juice or swap for lemon juice. It’s a very forgiving recipe!
