The Russian Gut Tonic (Part 1) - With Veronica Voss

This week, we are joined by Veronica Voss as we explore the murky world of kombucha! What is "the mother?" Is hard kombucha actually good for you? And where on earth did kombucha first come from? We explore all of this and much more!

Cocktail Discussed:

Dr. Kombu

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. Yuzuri Yuzu Liqueur

1/4 oz. Kildeer Absinthe Traditionnel

1/2 oz. Rhum Clément Select Rum

1 1/2 oz. Masahiro Okinawa Gin

1 1/2 oz. Juneshine Mango Daydream Hard Kombucha

Inspired by the Doctor Funk Cocktail, as published in Smuggler's Cove by Martin and Rebecca Cate

Combine all ingredients save the kombucha in a shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Add the kombucha, and quickly stir to combine, then pour the contents of the shaker into a highball glass. Garnish with a lemon and lime wedge, and serve.

Further Reading:

Kombucha Tea - Origin, Health Benefits and Recipe The Rennaissance of Kombucha in Japan | Dining |… 新編 日本書紀　卷十三　允恭天皇　安康天皇 The History and Origin of Japanese Tea | Chado Tea Tea Culture Of the Russia | Tea Culture of the Wo… KombuchaCHIC: 81 Different Names for Kombucha A brief history of Kvass, Russia’s ‘bread in a bottle’ - Russia Beyond Kvass! The Other Fermented Russian Drink [Dr. Sklenar's Kombucha mushroom infusion--a biol… La boisson à la comboucha a-t-elle des effets thé…