Kombucha Floats Are The Perfect July Fourth Treat — Here's How To Make 'Em

The kombucha float is exactly what it sounds like—a scoop of ice cream plunked into a fizzy glass of kombucha. The kombucha serves as an alternative to the more traditional root beer, and unlike soda, it contains probiotics, which help support your gut health. It's also rich in natural organic acids, B vitamins, and glucaric acid, which provides important support for detoxification1.

Like many healthy treats, the benefits of the kombucha float depend largely on the quality of ingredients that you use. Different kombuchas have different amounts of sugar, and the ice cream you choose makes a difference as well. Great dairy-free ice cream options include Cool Haus, So Delicious, Ben & Jerry's, and McConnell's. If you're looking for grass-fed dairy options, Van Leeuwen and Blue Marble both make delicious varieties.

While we encourage you to get creative in the kitchen and come up with your own signature kombucha and ice cream combos, here are a few of the combinations we've tested to get you started.

Cool Haus Dirty Mint Chip + KeVita Master Brew Kombucha Pineapple Peach is super refreshing and faintly tropical.

Ben & Jerry's Caramel Almond Brittle + GT's Living Foods Third Eye Chai is rich, toasty, nutty, and perfectly spiced.

McConnell's Eureka Lemon & Marionberries + Health-Ade Cherry Berry is sweet and fruity with a hint of tartness. Bonus points for the eye-catching pink color!