AmericanEasy · Iced
Kombucha Citrus Sunrise
A vibrant layered drink with fizzy kombucha, bright citrus juices, and tropical pineapple, naturally sweetened with honey and garnished with fresh mint.
Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Method
1
2
Add the orange juice, pineapple chunks, and honey to the blender with the lemon juice.
3
Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until the pineapple is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
4
Pour the blended citrus mixture into a large pitcher, filling about three-quarters of the vessel.
5
Gently pour the kombucha down the side of the pitcher to preserve its fizz, then stir once very gently with a long spoon.
6
Fill four tall glasses with ice, then pour the drink over the ice, dividing the fizz evenly.
7
Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately with silly straws.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
Calories
126
per serving
Low salt · 36mg
Protein
2g
Carbs
31g
Fat
1g
Sodium
36mg
Antioxidant RichProbiotic RichVitamin C
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.3
per serving
ACarbon
Kombucha drives 56% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
3
Umami
8
Sweet
1
Salty
7
Sour
2
Bitter
0
Spicy
Textures
RefreshingSilkySmooth
Aromas
CitrusFruityHerbalTropical
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
BlenderTechniques
Safety & Storage
High Risk Population
Kombucha contains live bacterial cultures. This beverage may not be suitable for infants, elderly individuals, pregnant women, or immunocompromised persons due to the risk of bacterial contamination from unpasteurized fermented products.
Cross Contamination
Thoroughly clean the blender and pitcher between uses, especially if previously used with allergen-containing ingredients such as dairy, tree nuts, or soy-based products.
Storage
Store fresh citrus juice and prepared drink at or below 40°F. Use prepared beverage within 24 hours for optimal quality and safety. Keep fresh mint washed and refrigerated.
Handling
Wash all fresh produce including lemon and mint thoroughly under running water before use. Ensure kombucha is from a reputable source and check expiration date.
This drink contains no listed major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree-nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, mollusks, sulfites, or gluten), but is prepared in a kitchen environment where cross-contact with these allergens may occur.
Honey Infant Warning
This recipe contains raw honey. Do not serve to children under 1 year of age due to the risk of infant botulism from Clostridium botulinum spores. The recipe is tagged as kid-friendly, making this warning essential for parental awareness.
Pro Tips
Technique
The secret to keeping all those gorgeous layers bubbly? Pour your kombucha slowly down the side of the pitcher like you're sliding it into a swimming pool — this keeps all those little fizz bubbles alive and dancing instead of popping away!
Substitution
No kombucha on hand? Swap it for another cup of orange juice and a splash of sparkling grape juice — you'll still get that magical fizz and fruity sweetness that makes this drink so special!
From the chef
I created this vibrant sunrise-in-a-glass when my niece asked me why healthy drinks always looked so boring compared to the fizzy sodas her friends got. She wanted something that sparkled and swirled with color, so I layered fizzy kombucha with bright citrus and tropical pineapple, then watched her eyes light up like a real sunrise. Now it's our little tradition — every Sunday morning, we make a batch together and toast with silly straws!
TagsCitrusTropicalSparklingRefreshingQuickLayeredHoney SweetenedFermentedKid Friendly
Source: generated · June 13, 2026