Discover three amazing cocktails that pair gin (our favourite tipple!) with Nexba Strawberry & Peach Kefir, which Craft Gin Club members can find in their September 2021 Cocktail of the Month box.

Scroll down and find a creative twist on the classic Bramble cocktail recipe, a fabulous pink gin and strawberry fizz cocktail and a stunning gin cooler recipe that is perfect for enjoying through summer and beyond.

What do they all have in common? Nexba Naturally Sugar Free Strawberry & Peach Kefir! Head to the bottom of the page to find out everything you need to know about this remarkable soft drink and why it’s such a great partner to gin.

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Kefir Cooler

This simple yet beautiful gin, strawberry and peach cocktail pairs craft gin, with all its complex juniper and citrus notes, with Nexba Strawberry & Peach Kefir’s incredible mix of fruity flavours. The fresh lemon juice then adds a bright citrus tang that lifts the whole experience. The cocktail is so easy and quick to make that you’ll be whipping them up one after another. We can’t get enough!

50ml gin
100ml Nexba Naturally Sugar Free Strawberry & Peach Kefir
25ml lemon juice
10ml simple syrup
Peach slice and a strawberry, to garnish

Add all the ingredients to a highball glass with ice and give a quick stir to combine, then garnish and serve.

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Strawberry Kefir Spritz

Pink gin and strawberries are an incredible pairing and the addition of the delightfully bubbly Nexba Strawberry & Peach Kefir takes that relationship to the next level in this cocktail recipe. For added complexity, we recommend using fresh lemon juice in the cocktail and fresh lime as a garnish or vice-versa. The double hit of citrus really makes the gin and kefir sing!

50ml pink gin (learn how to make your own pink strawberry gin at this link!)
25ml fresh lemon juice
100ml Nexba Naturally Sugar Free Strawberry & Peach Kefir
2 fresh strawberries sliced, to garnish
Fresh lime slices, to garnish

To a Copa glass, add ice and the slices of fresh strawberries. Pour in the pink gin, fresh lemon juice and Nexba Strawberry & Peach Kefir. Stir, serve and enjoy!

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Kafir Bramble Fizz

This creative cocktail recipe takes the traditional Bramble recipe and adds sumptuous fruit notes in the form of Nexba Strawberry & Peach Kefir. Those strawberry and peach tones are the perfect match for the berry-licious crème de mûre and the rich gin in this new, creative take on a Bramble.

50ml gin
25ml crème de mûre
25ml fresh lemon juice
125ml Nexba Naturally Sugar Free Strawberry & Peach Kefir
Lemon and blackberries, to garnish

Add the gin, crème de mûre and fresh lemon juice to a glass. Add crushed ice, top with the kefir and stir. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve. Yum!

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Nexba is the next big thing, find out why:

Nexba was founded in 2010 by Aussie brothers-in-law Troy Douglas and Drew Bilbe, who created a range of delicious naturally sugar-free kefirs and kombuchas. We speak to founder Troy to find out more about these exciting drinks...

What exactly is kefir?

Troy: Derived from the Turkish word keyit, which means ‘feeling good’, kefir is originally from the Caucasus mountains and has been around for hundreds of years. It’s a delicious, fermented drink with a delicate mouthfeel and subtle sour notes.

How is it made?

Troy: To make kefir, you need a starter culture of protein, yeast and bacteria – usually referred to as ‘grains’ or ‘crystals’ due to its grainy appearance. These crystals are then combined with milk or water, and the ‘good’ bacteria in the grains multiply and ferment the sugars. Nexba Kefir is water-based, creating a great tasting and gut-friendly drink that’s naturally sugar-free. It also means it can be easily mixed and used as an alternative to sugary soft drinks.

 What does it taste like?

Troy: Nexba Strawberry & Peach Kefir strikes the perfect balance between slightly sweet and slightly sour, and our natural fruit flavours make for some seriously dreamy, lip-smacking sparkling fruitiness.

What makes it a great partner for craft gin?

Troy: We understand the time and attention to detail that goes into creating great craft gin, and we approach the complexities of our kefir production with the same meticulousness and high standards.

Also, much like craft gin distilleries, who seek to blend the right botanicals to deliver the perfect taste and to elevate their gin, we've combined two beautiful summery flavours to enhance our base kefir. Innovation is key in the creation of both!

Plus, while there’s nothing wrong with tonic, our kefir will allow Craft Gin Club members to be able to discover flavours beyond the usual go-to mixers.