When it comes to sweet creamy treats for summer, a float is definitely one of the most indisputable choices. Float is a beverage composed of two main ingredients which are ice cream and a fizzy drink. Usually, people like to use soda for this beverage, but did you know that you can also use Kombucha for this drink?
Kombucha is a versatile fizzy drink that goes well with a lot of flavors and ingredients including ice cream. Kombucha also has lower sugar content and is generally healthier than soda. So, if you are looking for a way to enjoy float with lesser sugar, then Kombucha float is for you. Keep reading to learn more about Kombucha float and how to make it in this detailed Kombucha float recipe.
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Health Benefits
Ice Cream
Although ice cream is full of fats and sugar, there are some nutrients in ice cream that are beneficial for the body. Ice cream contains milk that is full of vitamin D and A, calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin. This sweet snack is also fermented so it contains beneficial nutrients that can have positive effects on respiratory and gastrointestinal health and boost the immune system. It can strengthen bones and make the brain more alert as well. Moreover, it can trigger serotonin and help promote muscle building. It may prevent fertility and prevent breast cancer too.
We know you love ice cream and we do too! But in order to prevent the adverse effects of the fats and sugar in ice cream, it is best to limit ice cream consumption to only once to twice a week. Eating too much ice cream may cay cause weight gain, disrupt your sleep, and put you at a higher risk of acquiring chronic diseases.
How To Make Kombucha Float
In this classic Kombucha float recipe, we use vanilla ice cream and fruit-flavored Kombucha that has finished first and second fermentation.
Kombucha is a healthy fermented beverage that mainly undergoes two fermentation processes namely first fermentation (F1) and second fermentation (F2). During the first fermentation, the sweet tea is converted to Kombucha by the Kombucha culture or SCOBY. After completing the first fermentation, Kombucha undergoes second fermentation for flavoring and carbonation. If you are homebrewing Kombucha and would like to flavor it by yourself for a more personalized taste, you may check our complete guide on second fermentation here.
Kombucha Float Recipe
Equipment
- 19 12 oz. tall glass
- 1 Ice cream scooper
Ingredients
- 1 gal 1-gallon fruit-flavored Kombucha
- 1 tbsp 40 oz. ice cream ($4.97 per 48 oz.)
Instructions
- Pour Kombucha into the glassPour 1 cup of Kombucha into a tall glass.
- Add your ice creamAdd 1 scoop (approximately 2.5 oz.) of ice cream to theglass.
- Serve and enjoy Serve your Kombucha float while still cold and fizzy for thebest taste. Letting your Kombucha float sit at room temperature for too longcan cause it to lose its fizziness and eventually taste flat.
How to level up the taste
Kombucha float is very versatile and easy to make. You can feel free to mix and match different flavors of ice creams and Kombuchas in a Kombucha float. You can use fruit-flavored Kombucha drinks like strawberry Kombucha, grape Kombucha, mango Kombucha, and more.
Apart from vanilla ice cream, you may also try fruit-flavored ice creams like strawberry ice cream, raspberry sorbet, or watermelon ice cream. To help you mix and match your Kombucha and ice cream easier, here are our favorite flavor pairings that you can try.
- Blackberry Kombucha & strawberry ice cream
- Lemon Kombucha & vanilla ice cream
- Orange Kombucha & mango ice cream
- Strawberry Kombucha & raspberry sorbet
Featured Product
You can use plain Kombucha for your Kombucha float but fruity Kombucha can give this drink a more flavorful and appealing taste. Here are some of our fruit-flavored Kombucha recommendations for Kombucha float.
GT’s Synergy Organic Kombucha Strawberry Serenity is enriched with strawberry puree and is pleasantly fizzy, perfect for Kombucha float. It is full of flavor and has no added sugar. It is made with raw, pure, and unfiltered Kombucha so you are sure to get all the gut nourishing benefits of Kombucha from this drink.
Remedy Kombucha Mango Passion is made with zero sugar and raw, organic, and unpasteurized ingredients. It is fizzy, refreshing, and full of gut-loving bacteria and pairs well with different flavors of ice cream.
The Humm zero sugar Blueberry Mint Kombucha is a refreshing Kombucha flavor for a Kombucha float. It is made with real ingredients and doesn’t contain extra sugar. It is packed with probiotics and vitamin B12 and is certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, and keto-friendly.
