Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

55 Calories | 0g Protein | 14g Carbs | 0g Fat | 1g Fiber

10 minutes | 1 serving

Look, I'm not saying this Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail will single-handedly cure your hot flashes, but I am saying it's pretty damn refreshing when you’re minding your own business watching TV and suddenly your drenched in sweat because your brain has decided you are now a human furnace. It takes literally 10 minutes to make, which is perfect for when you need something to cool you down fast.

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Your New Favorite Drink for Those "Is It Hot in Here?" Moments

Here's the thing about menopause: your body suddenly has opinions about everything. That morning coffee? Might trigger a hot flash. That glass of wine? Hello, sleep disruption. But this mocktail is like the Switzerland of beverages; refreshing, slightly festive, and it won't send your body into rebellion mode.

The ginger kombucha brings a subtle zing that feels fancy while the maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to satisfy those unpredictable cravings without the sugar crash that'll have you face-down in the snack cupboard an hour later. And the cranberry juice is tart and tasty.

Barely Any Effort

Ten minutes. That's it. When you're dealing with fatigue, a recipe that requires minimal brain power and even less physical effort, is *chef’s kiss*.

You literally just shake everything but the sparkling water together with ice, strain it into a glass, top with sparkling water and a sprig of rosemary, and BAM! Refreshing iced drink without the hot flash triggering alcohol.

Speaking of Alcohol…

Let's talk about what's not in this drink: alcohol, as well as excessive sugar and any weird ingredients that require a trip to three different stores.

The rosemary garnish isn't just pretty, it adds this herbaceous note that makes the whole thing taste sophisticated and complex without you having to do anything sophisticated or complex. But it’s not required so if you don’t have it on hard, meh, skip it. It’s fine.

The frozen cranberries keep your drink cold while looking adorable and adding little bursts of tart flavor as they thaw. It's a thoughtful-but-effortless detail that makes it fancy enough to serve at parties.

Make It, Store It, Forget About It (Kind of)

The recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate the cranberry-kombucha mixture for up to three days and just add the sparkling water and ice when you're ready to drink it. Prep a batch on Sunday, and you've got refreshing drinks ready for those random Tuesday afternoon hot flashes or Friday evening "I made it through another week" celebrations. Just add the ice and sparkling water when you're ready, and you're golden.

The Flavor Profile You Didn't Know You Needed

Tart cranberry, spicy-sweet ginger kombucha, the gentle fizz of sparkling water, and that surprising herbaceous note from the rosemary is a flavor party. The maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying, and the whole thing is just... balanced.

Bottom Line

This mocktail is refreshing without being boring, interesting without being weird, and fancy enough to serve at parties. So, grab your shaker, your kombucha, and that rosemary sprig that's been hanging out in your fridge.

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