Certain things instantly tell you summer has arrived in cottage country. The sound of loons echoing across the lake. A dock warming up in the afternoon sun. The smell of cedar after a rainstorm. The first jump into water that’s still just a little too cold. For us, there’s another one. The unmistakable psssht of opening a cold bottle of kombucha after a day spent outside. Summer has a way of reminding us that the best moments rarely happen on a schedule. They’re the conversations that last...

Summer is full of reasons to raise a glass. Cottage weekends, backyard BBQs, golf tournaments, campfires, dock days, and evenings on the patio all seem to go hand in hand with a cold drink. But more and more Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on alcohol without giving up the ritual of enjoying something refreshing and flavourful. That’s one reason kombucha has become such a popular choice. While we’re not suggesting you give up every alcoholic drink, replacing even one with a kombucha...

Nectr Kombucha has always been about offering a refreshing, flavourful non-alcoholic option — something you can enjoy on the dock, after a hike, at a bonfire, or with dinner without needing alcohol to make it feel special. But even though our kombucha is proudly non-alcoholic, that doesn’t mean it can’t also shine in a cocktail. In fact, kombucha makes an incredible cocktail mixer. The natural carbonation, layered flavours, slight acidity, and subtle funk of kombucha pair beautifully with...