I first learned about kombucha a few years ago when a coworker was telling me about healthy gut bacteria. Who knew that leaky gut was a thing? I sure didn’t! After she told me about the fermented drink, I was curious to try it and learn more about its health benefits. Essentially, kombucha is made by brewing together sugar, tea, liquid from a previous batch, and the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.

Drinking kombucha is said to have several health benefits, such as improving digestion, strengthening the immune system, and serving as a detoxifying drink. Kombucha also has probiotics, otherwise known as the good bacteria that keeps your gut healthy.

While on a zoom call with some friends a couple of weeks ago, I opted to grab a bottle of kombucha instead of wine. That is when I had the idea to create kombucha mocktails inspired by some of my favorite alcoholic beverages. Below are three recipes for drinks made with simple ingredients.

Whether you’re giving Whole30 a try during the quarantine, don’t drink alcohol, or are looking for a healthy alternative, give one of these drinks a go! They turned out pretty tasty. Cheers!

Sparkling Vodka Cranberry Mocktail

• 1 16 ounce bottle of GT’S Gingerade Kombucha
• Cranberry juice
• 1 orange

Pour GT’s Gingerade Kombucha into a glass. Mix in cranberry juice to taste. Cut up an orange and squeeze some of the juice into the glass. Garnish with orange zest.

Grapefruit Sunrise Mocktail

• 1 16 ounce bottle of GT’s Gingerade Kombucha
• Orange juice
• 1 grapefruit

Pour GT’s Gingerade Kombucha into a glass. Mix in orange juice to taste. Slice a grapefruit and squeeze some of the fresh juice into the glass, then mix. Use a slice of grapefruit as garnish.

Mixed Berry Mocktail

• 1 16 ounce bottle of GT’s Synergy Raspberry Rush
• Orange juice
• 1 orange
• Mixed berries

Place raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries at the bottom of a glass. Pour GT’s Synergy Raspberry Rush and some orange juice to taste into the cup. Garnish with orange rind and serve.