How to make a Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktail

This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. As always, all recipes, thoughts and opinions are my own.

‘Tis the season for pumpkin! Invite friends for an at-home brunch and mix Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktails! These effervescent brunch cocktails call for just two ingredients and are served in a glass with a cinnamon-sugar rim. Makes 1 drink, but can easily be doubled or tripled.

Love a good brunch cocktail? Don’t miss our recent favorites this Spicy Bloody Beer Cocktail and the Princess Violette (Creme de Violette) Cocktail.

Close up of a woman holding a kombucha cocktail in a wine glass

Last month, Winston and I traveled to South Lake Tahoe for some much-needed R&R.

For the last two years, he and I have taken time to ourselves in the month of September, traveling for a week while our families take care of our girl. (We are SO LUCKY!)

Needless to say, this year’s trip was amazing.

We climbed a mountain and lounged poolside. We kayaked on the prettiest lake I’ve ever seen and ate amazing food.

It was incredibly relaxing and laid back.

However, getting back to Dallas was anything but easy—and we ended up stranded in Reno after a freak hailstorm in Vegas delayed our mid-afternoon flight to the late evening.

We ended up staying the night in Reno.

The next morning, we hiked to a little breakfast place called Two Chicks, where we ate a delightful breakfast.

While there, I got my hands on the drink that inspired this Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktail. The restaurant offers kombucha mimosas on their brunch menu, and let me tell you: a kombucha cocktail or mimosa is a brilliant way to start any day!

Why I love this recipe:

This Pumpkin Spice Cocktail with Kombucha is bubbly and perfect.

All you need is Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, which I picked up from my local Sprouts, and your favorite sparkling wine.

You also can add a cinnamon-sugar rim to your glass, elevating this super simple fall favorite cocktail!

Since kombucha is lighter and more tart than orange juice, it’s a lovely complement to champagne or prosecco if you’re not into super sweet drinks. (The champagne or sparkling wine also adds extra bubbles!)

What’s not to love about that?

Other pumpkin-flavored breakfast and brunch recipes to enjoy this season: Vegan Pumpkin Muffins / Cranberry Pumpkin Cold Brew Coffee Drink / Vegan Pumpkin Biscuits with Maple Butter / Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread / Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Need autumnal recipe inspiration? Check out my Fall Recipe Index.

Prosecco pours into a wine glass on a dark background

Sprouts branded kombucha pours into a wine glass

What you need to make this drink:

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Mini angled stainless steel measuring cup or a jigger
White wine glasses (like these Riedel ones, as seen in these photos)

Let’s talk ingredients!

In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Sprouts Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha—you can find this at your local Sprouts Farmers Market during the fall months
Prosecco, champagne or cava—basically, your favorite bubbles that you’ll mix with the kombucha
Ground cinnamon and granulated sugar—to make a festive and delicious rim for your glass. You could replace the cinnamon with a pumpkin pie spice blend, too!

Two glasses holding pumpkin spice cocktails and the ingredients behind them on a black surface

How to make a Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktail

First and foremost, rim the glasses.

Take a lemon slice, and trace it around the rim of the glass(es) you will use to serve this cocktail in. In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Mix until combined.

Dip the lemon-rimmed glasses into the sugar-cinnamon mixture until the rims have been coated. Repeat however many times necessary, and set aside.

In your prepared glass, pour in the Sprouts Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha.

Top it with prosecco, and enjoy immediately!

Overhead of two kombucha cocktails on a black table sitting next to a bottle of kombucha

Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips

As y’all should know by now, brunch at home is one of my favorite activities to host!

Why? Brunch is fun for all age groups, not just adults, and as someone who has small kids, I appreciate entertaining events where my kids fit right in.

This pumpkin drink would be a delicious (and easy!) addition to an at-home brunch!

Serve it like you would a Mimosa Bar. Let guests rim their glasses and pour their own.
Mix up the flavors. While I love the pumpkin spice kombucha, you could very easily use ginger kombucha or another flavor!
Have fun with it! Kombucha cocktails are incredibly simple to make at home, so have fun with them and get creative!

A woman holds a kombucha cocktail in a wine glass

Frequently Asked Questions

Tell me more about why you used Sprouts branded ingredients for this kombucha cocktail recipe.

My friends at Sprouts Farmers Market challenged me to use one of their new pumpkin branded products for a fall-related post, and I discovered that they offer Pumpkin Spice Kombucha in stores now!

Honestly, I was overjoyed to give this seasonal kombucha a try. While I’m not someone who regularly who swoons over pumpkin spice anything, this kombucha is special. The pumpkin spice adds flavor and a little sweetness without overwhelming the kombucha.

Can I use a different flavor of kombucha?

Absolutely! The cocktail that inspired this one was made with a lavender lemonade kombucha, so the world is your oyster! You might not want to add the cinnamon-sugar rim, depending on the flavors, though.

Could I use cava or champagne instead of prosecco?

Of course! Use what your tastebuds like the most. 🙂

Close up of a woman holding a kombucha cocktail in a wine glass with the text 'champagne kombucha cocktail'

More pumpkin cocktails and drink ideas:

Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Whiskey Smash with Pumpkin
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup (for cocktails, coffee and more!)

Interested in THIS cocktail?

Scroll on down to make it yourself—it’s easy!

1 cocktail

Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktails

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

'Tis the season for pumpkin! Invite friends for an at-home brunch and mix up seasonal Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktails for all! Rim the glasses with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, then pour in Sprouts Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha. Add a little prosecco for more bubbles, then serve! These effervescent brunch cocktails sing of seasonal flavors while not being too sweet. Easily enjoyable, Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktails will become a fall fave!

Ingredients

Kombucha Cocktail

6 oz. Sprouts Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha
4 oz. prosecco

Cinnamon-Sugar Rim

1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

Rim the Glasses

Take a slice of lemon, and trace it around the rim of the glass(es) you will use to serve this cocktail in.
In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Mix until combined.
Dip the lemon-rimmed glasses into the sugar-cinnamon mixture until the rims have been coated.
Repeat however many times necessary, and set aside.

Pour individual servings of Pumpkin Spice Kombucha Cocktail

Pour the Sprouts Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha into the prepared glass(es).
Top with prosecco.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Multiple drinks can be made from a bottle of kombucha and a bottle of prosecco. Just measure them out according to the recipe and make them all in a row!