This kombucha sangria recipe is a perfect sipper on a hot summer day.

This season is perfect for finding fresh berries & rhubarb at the market so I’m taking full advantage of both fresh fruits in this recipe.

Combining my love for kombucha and summer sangria recipes, I created this Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria for all of your summer sipping needs! First, start off by making an easy, homemade rhubarb simple syrup which packs a nice tart and sweet flavour. Then add in berry kombucha and fresh strawberries to kick up that berry flavour. The limes help bring all of the flavours to life in this bright and cheery sangria! And of course a little mint garnish and rhubarb stalk is the perfect finishing touch to this fun drink.

So, what is kombucha? It’s a ‘bubbly fermented drink’ that is full of many probiotics and enzymes that are good for gut health. And, a bottle of kombucha is one of my go-to drinks! I really enjoy sipping on a kombucha in the afternoon or on a hot day.

Why you’ll love this berry rhubarb kombucha sangria

• This Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria is a little tart and a little sweet for the perfect summer sip.
• Easily made into an alcohol-free option by using a non-alcoholic rosé.
• If you love traditional sangria, you’ll love this summery version!
• Make sure you use refreshing, cold kombucha in this sangria recipe.

Ingredients needed for this kombucha sangria

Kombucha: you’ll need two bottles of kombucha, specifically berry kombucha, approximately 3 cups or 24oz total

Rhubarb: rhubarb along with sugar and water is used to make an outstanding simple syrup as the base of this sangria

Strawberries: fresh strawberries are a must in this kombucha sangria

Lime: fresh lime slices add a tartness and brightness to this kombucha sangria

Rosé: I love the addition of rosé to this sangria; a dry rosé works best for a light and refreshing sangria and pairs well with the rhubarb simple syrup.

How to make sangria

Step 1: Make the rhubarb simple syrup by adding 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 2 cups chopped rhubarb into a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then turn the heat down to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Set a strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture through the strainer so most of the liquid is in the bowl. *Note: save the rhubarb solids that are strained out as it tastes just like a jam and is delicious on yogurt, oats or toast**

Step 3: In a large pitcher mix kombucha, rosé and rhubarb simple syrup. At this step you could refrigerate and add the fruit (strawberries, rhubarb, limes) just before serving.

Step 4: Pour sangria into ice-filled glasses, garnish the top of each glass with fresh mint and an optional rhubarb slice. Sip & enjoy!

Expert tips

• Make the rhubarb simple syrup ahead of time. The simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• This can be made into a non-alcoholic sangria too! Just substitute the rosé with another bottle of kombucha or non-alcoholic rosé and add some sparkling water to your tastes if desired.
• Kombucha is readily available at your local grocery store or health food stores. It’s a great option to use in sangria instead of fruit juice.
• Freeze the strawberries or use frozen strawberries to keep the kombucha sangria cool for longer!

common questions

Can I use a different flavour of kombucha?
I highly recommend using a kombucha with berry flavours as this goes best with the other ingredients in this fun cocktail recipe. You can use any type of berry flavour you like – mixed berry, raspberry or strawberry!

What type of rosé should I use?
A dry rosé works best for a light and refreshing sangria and pairs well with the rhubarb simple syrup.

Can I make this ahead of time?
I recommend making the rhubarb simple syrup ahead of time.  Then just put the rest of the sangria together before serving – if you let the bubbly kombucha sit in the fridge for too long it will loose its fizzy nature.

how to store this kombucha sangria

This kombucha sangria is best enjoyed as soon as it’s made! You can make this ahead of time and then add the kombucha just before serving so that the drink stays fizzy.

more summer cocktails to love from the blog

Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch

The Best Peach Basil Wine Spritzer (White Wine)

The Best Sparkling Blackberry Vodka Drinks Recipe

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Summer Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria (with rosé)

This Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria is a bright and cheerful sip for the summer! With berries, rhubarb, kombucha & rosé, it's summer in a cup!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword kombucha, rose, sangria

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 -8 people

Author Jess

Ingredients

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups chopped rhubarb approx. 1 inch pieces

Sangria

• 2 355mL bottles of True Büch Very Berry Kombucha
• 1 bottle rosé
• 2 cups halved strawberries
• 1 cup chopped rhubarb approx. 1 inch pieces
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• mint for garnish
• small rhubarb stalks for garnish

Instructions

• Make the rhubarb simple syrup by adding 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 2 cups chopped rhubarb into a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then turn the heat down to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Set a strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture through the strainer so most of the liquid is in the bowl. *Note: save the rhubarb solids that are strained out as it tastes just like a jam and is delicious on yogurt, oats or toast**
  
• In a pitcher mix kombucha, rosé and rhubarb simple syrup. At this step you could refrigerate and add the fruit (strawberries, rhubarb, limes) just before serving.
  
• Pour sangria into ice-filled glasses, garnish with mint and optional rhubarb slice. Sip & enjoy!
  

Notes

• This can be made into a non-alcoholic sangria too! Just substitute the rosé with another bottle of kombucha, non-alcoholic rosé and add some sparkling water to your tastes if desired.
• Make the rhubarb simple syrup ahead of time. The simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze the strawberries or use frozen strawberries to keep the kombucha sangria cool for longer!

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Sweet summer strawberries are blended with a crisp rosé for the most refreshing cocktail.

Let’s cheers to a simple summer cocktail!

A wine spritzer is a simple wine-based cocktail that’s lovely for the summer season. Generally a spritzer is made from wine, club soda and ice; thus, it’s one of the easiest drinks to make.

And in this recipe, I’m giving it a boost by adding fresh-blended strawberries!

Not only do you get a lovely, light strawberry flavour but the strawberries create the most beautifully-hued drink.

How to make a rosé wine spritzer

Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add the perfect fruity twist to this spritzer.

Rosé: With the strawberries being sweet, a drier rosé would pair wonderfully but use whichever rosé you love.

Sugar: Blending the strawberries with sugar will enhance the fruit flavour.

Club Soda or Sparkling Water: To top off the spritzer and add some bubbly.

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Strawberry Rosé Spritzer

This Strawberry Rosé Spritzer is a delightfully bright and beautiful drink for the Spring and Summer season! Easy to make with 4 ingredients!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword strawberry cocktail, wine spritzer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Jess

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped strawberries
• 2-4 tbsp sugar
• 3 oz rosé wine
• sparkling water or club soda
• ice cubes

Instructions

• In a blender combine chopped strawberries and 2 tbsp sugar. Blend until smooth. Taste and add 1-2 more tbsp sugar if needed and you want the strawberry purée sweeter. 
• To make one cocktail combine 2 oz of the strawberry purée with 3 oz Rosé wine and stir. Add ice cubes and top with sparkling water or club soda. Cheers and enjoy!

Notes

*Makes about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups strawberry purée which will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

*Want to make this a non-alcoholic drink? Try mixing the strawberry purée with a lemon-lime soda.

This cocktail is truly so easy to make. You can make the strawberry purée ahead of time too and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then, simply take out the purée and stir up a rosé spritzer in no time!

Easy variations on this rosé wine spritzer

• Try blending up peaches instead of strawberries. They will go beautifully with rosé too!
• You could also try raspberries, however, you may want to strain the raspberry juice to remove the seeds before using in the spritzer.

More summer cocktails to love from the blog:

Campari Rosé Spritz

Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria

Peach Basil Wine Spritzer

8 Must Make Summer Sangria Recipes

Tropical Rum Slushie

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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Days are starting to get longer, the sun is shining and there’s way more warmer-weather ingredients to enjoy.

So let’s cheers with these divine Spring cocktails for happy hour on a lovely Spring day!

When the calendar turns to Spring I get super excited to mix up more fresh and light food AND drinks.

I love to experiment with different cocktail flavours especially when the market is brimming with fresh herbs and fruits. And of course, I like to add in my personal favourite Spring-Summer sip, rosé, whenever I get the chance.

What ingredients are in Spring cocktail recipes

Lavender: If you’re unsure about lavender in these cocktails, I’m here to tell you it simply elevates the flavour! I am not someone who enjoys ‘floral-forward’ recipes but the lavender bitters are such a lovely accent.

Mint: Mint is so vibrant when used in a cocktail and it really complements other produce like cucumbers and lime.

Citrus: Bright and fresh, citrus fruits like lemon, lime and grapefruit are divine in any Spring cocktail

Rosé: My personal favourite to add to cocktails, it’s love to experiment with rosé’s that are more on the dry side, fruitier or bubbly!

So which Spring cocktail recipes should you definitely make this season?!

Lavender French 75 Cocktail: A French 75 cocktail, elevated by the violet-hued Empress 1908 Gin and a few dashes of lavender bitters. An perfect cocktail to cheers with in Spring and Summer!

Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz: Mint and cucumber combine with gin in this refreshing cocktail that is topped with prosecco for the perfect, sparkling spritz of the Spring season!

Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch: Strawberries are combined with lemons for a tasty lemonade base in this Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch. Then, everything is mixed together with sparkling water, gin and of course, rosé for a refreshing summer cocktail!

Campari Rosé Spritz: Made with just 3 ingredients, this Campari Rosé Spritz is a beautiful, vibrant cocktail made for the Spring or Summer season.

Grapefruit Lavender Spring Blossom Cocktail: Fresh and bright, grapefruit pairs with lavender for the most delightful and refreshing sip!

Whether you crave something fresh, fruity or sparkling, there’s sure to be a cocktail for you!

More warmer-weather cocktails from the blog:

Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria

Peach Basil Wine Spritzer

8 Must Make Summer Sangria Recipes

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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This 3 ingredient cocktail is perfect for the season.

If you love a Negroni or Aperol Spritz, you’re sure to enjoy sipping on this spritz this summer!

Traditionally this is served as a pre-dinner cocktail made with Prosecco and an orange slice, but I’m mixing it up for the summer with Sparkling Rosé and lemon!

This spritz is lovely served in a rocks cocktail glass but you could also try a coupe or wine glass to mix things up.

What’s in a Campari Rosé Spritz

Campari: A herbaceous Liquor with slightly bitter notes that pair well with Rosé

Sparkling Rosé: The sparkling rosé is key to make this cocktail fizzy and bubbly. Try to use a drier rosé if available. If not, that’s ok too!

Club soda: Just to top things off and bring the simple ingredients together.

Garnish: Add a lemon slice or lemon peel twist or you could even add a slice of strawberry to bring out the summer flavours even more.

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Campari Rosé Spritz

Made with just 3 ingredients, this Campari Rosé Spritz is a beautiful, vibrant cocktail made for the summer season.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword summer cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 oz campari
• 3 oz dry sparkling rosé
• 1 oz club soda
• lemon slice or lemon peel twist
• ice

Instructions

• Add campari and rosé to a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and lemon garnish of your choice.

This cocktail is lovely on it’s own but also delightful with a pre-dinner spread of appetizers like charcuterie or these mixed berry goat cheese crostini.

Or make a night out of it! Serve one of these dishes as your main course after enjoying cocktails and appetizers:

Leek and Pancetta Pasta

Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza

You’ll find me sipping on this Spritz all summer long!

Looking for more summer cocktail inspiration?

More cocktails from the blog that you might like:

Lavender French 75 Cocktail

Citrus Vodka Crush

Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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