These honey rose kombucha margaritas are made from scratch with fresh citrus juice, rose water, honey, blanco tequila, and bubbly kombucha. A refreshing and healthier margarita that is naturally sweetened and made with real fruit juice. Perfect for Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want to enjoy a yummy kombucha cocktail!

A quick note on this recipe! The original version of this post was published back in 2017. Since then I’ve re-tested the recipe, updated the photographs, and the content. I’m republishing it for you today to enjoy! I hope you continue to make and love these delicious margaritas. xo
The beginning of May officially marks the start of Margarita season! Dontcha think?
The sunlight is stretching a bit longer into the evening and you might even be able to get away with wearing sandals all day! Honestly I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with these DI-LISH-USH scratch made honey rose kombucha margaritas.
These kombucha cocktails are:
- Citrusy
- Floral
- Bubbly
- Fresh
- Bright
- Refreshing
- Healthier than your average Margarita
What makes these honey rose kombucha margaritas healthy?
Well first of all, most margaritas that you order at a restaurant are laden with lots of sugar, if not some nasty neon green sweet and sour mix. That stuff never fails to give me a tummy ache! Always a sign that something isn’t right.
But there’s no yucky sugary mixers or sweet and sour, here.
This honey rose margarita gets it’s tart / sweet combo from real citrus juice, honey, and a splash of kombucha. Plus a little rose water for some floral notes because this stuff is AMAZING, you guys.
Have you tried it before? It sounds extra fancy but is actually super affordable.
What is rose water and where can you buy it?
Rose water is literally just water scented with rose petals. Traditionally used in medicinal applications, and often found in middle eastern baked goods and even savory dishes.
You can usually find it grocery stores like Whole Foods or online. I bought my bottle on Amazon for about 8 bucks. A little goes a long way so one bottle will last you a long time!
If you’re looking for some other ways to use it after you make these honey rose kombucha margaritas here’s some ideas to get you started:
- These amazing looking Small Batch Raspberry Rose Muffins made with almond flour from Brewing Happiness
- This Elderflower Rose Gimlet from Feast and West
- These Coconut and Rosewater Red Berry Smash Mocktails from Family Style Food
- Stirred into your iced cold brew coffee like this Creamy Collagen Boosted Iced Coffee
- Whipped into frosting, whipped cream, or baked goods
- With sparkling water and a squeeze of lemon juice
What is kombucha and does it make a good mixer?
Of course we can’t forget to discuss the fact that this is a KOMBUCHA cocktail!
Adding a splash of a sparkling beverage such as kombucha to a margarita is a great way to switch up the traditional margarita recipe. There’s something about the bright tartness and tiny bubbles that works some serious cocktail magic.
Kombucha is a fermented bubbly tea that is full of gut healthy probiotics. It comes in lots of different flavors and you can find it at almost any grocery store in the refrigerated section.
The brilliant combination of bubbles + tartness + a little bit of sweetness makes it an excellent mixer for cocktails!
After these margaritas I’m pretty sure that I’m going to need to try every one of these kombucha cocktails this summer. That kombucha vodka highball sounds like it’s destined for a sunny-bare-foot-kind-of-a-day.
How to make these honey rose kombucha margaritas
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses and coat with salt. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker combine fresh citrus juice, tequila, rose water, honey, and shake a few times without ice so the honey can dissolve.
- Once mixed, add a handful of ice and shake again until very cold. Strain into 2 glasses, dividing evenly.
- Top with kombucha and garnish with lime wedges, fresh rose buds and a lemon twist.
- That’s it! Cheers! Enjoy!
A few notes on this margarita recipe
- You definitely want to add the kombucha last, to preserve the bubbles.
- Any flavor of kombucha will work, but a citrus or floral flavor would pair perfectly.
- Some flavors of kombucha are sweeter than others – taste your kombucha before you begin and if it’s very sweet you may want to reduce the amount of honey in the recipe.
- To make it a mocktail simply leave out the tequila and add extra kombucha!
- If you’re feeling fancy buy a few rose stems and use them to garnish the margaritas. Dried rose petals and a lime wedge would also be lovely.
Honey Rose Kombucha Margarita
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
Description
These honey rose kombucha margaritas are made with fresh citrus juice, rose water, honey, blanco tequila, and bubbly kombucha. A refreshing and healthier margarita that naturally sweetened and made with real fruit juice. Perfect for Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want to enjoy a yummy kombucha cocktail!
Ingredients
for the margarita
- salt for the rim of the glass + lime wedge
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 11/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces of blanco tequila
- 1 ounce of rose water
- 1 ounce of honey, warmed slightly to mix more easily if needed
- 14 ounces of your kombucha of choice
to garnish
- lime wedges
- fresh rose buds
- dried rose buds
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses and coat with salt – set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker combine fresh citrus juice, tequila, rose water, honey, and shake a few times without ice so the honey can dissolve.
- Once mixed, add a handful of ice and shake again until very cold. Strain into 2 glasses, dividing evenly.
- Top with kombucha and garnish with lime wedges, and fresh or dried rose buds.
- Cheers! Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Susannah // Feast + West says
Kombucha is one of my favorite drink mixers! I was making my own for a while but needed a break, and now I need more scobies! And as soon as I do, I am trying this cocktail! It looks so super delicious, Nyssa!
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Nyssa Tanner says
Ohh YAY! I hope you love it. Doesn’t a good kombucha make such a good cocktail? I love that you like using it as a drink mixer, too. Also I LOVE your blog! The name is so clever and catchy, and your photographs are beautiful ☺️
Karen says
These looks and sound so pretty and refreshing! I’ve just started experimenting with kombucha to make lighter summer cocktails. Love!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Nyssa Tanner says
Thanks so much, Karen! Kombucha is one of my favorite mixers for a lighter cocktail. What type of cocktail do you like to make with it?! I would love to know. Cheeeers! ☺️