4 Autumn Tibicos (Water Kefir) Mocktails with Plum and Beetroot & Ginger

Fizzy, fruity and ready in two minutes: four autumn mocktails built around our two seasonal tibicos, Plum and Beetroot & Ginger.

Tibicos makes a perfect mocktail base. It brings bubbles, a gentle tang and flavour all at once, so you only need a few extra ingredients. One tip before you start: always pour the tibicos last and stir gently, to keep as many bubbles as possible.

New to tibicos? Find out what tibicos (water kefir) is and where it comes from.

1. Spiced Plum Spritz

Warm spices and ripe plums: autumn in a glass.

For 2 glasses:

• 1 bottle of Ragi Plum Tibicos

• 2 ripe plums, cut into thin wedges

• 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two

• 2 star anise

• A strip of orange peel

• Ice

Method:

1. Place half a cinnamon stick, a star anise and a few plum wedges in each glass.

2. Twist the orange peel over the glasses to release its oils, then drop it in.

3. Add plenty of ice, top up with chilled plum tibicos and stir once.

2. Plum, Thyme & Lemon Fizz

Bright, herbal and gently tart, a lovely aperitif before an autumn dinner.

For 2 glasses:

• 1 bottle of Ragi Plum Tibicos

• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme

• Juice of half a lemon

• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

• Lemon slices and ice

Method:

1. Gently muddle two sprigs of thyme with the lemon juice and maple syrup at the bottom of each glass.

2. Fill with ice and a lemon slice.

3. Pour over the plum tibicos, stir gently and garnish with the remaining thyme.

3. Beetroot & Ginger Mule

Deep ruby red with a spicy kick: a fresh twist on the classic mule.

For 2 glasses:

• 1 bottle of Ragi Beetroot & Ginger Tibicos

• 1 lime, cut into wedges

• A small piece of fresh ginger (about 2 cm), thinly sliced

• A handful of fresh mint

• Ice

Method:

1. Muddle half the lime wedges with the ginger slices at the bottom of two glasses (or copper mugs, if you have them).

2. Add a few mint leaves and fill the glasses with ice.

3. Pour over the beetroot & ginger tibicos, stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.

4. Beetroot, Orange & Rosemary Highball

Earthy beetroot, sweet orange and a whiff of rosemary: a cosy, colourful glass for long autumn evenings.

For 2 glasses:

• 1 bottle of Ragi Beetroot & Ginger Tibicos

• Juice of 1 orange, plus 2 orange slices

• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

• Ice

Method:

1. Roll the rosemary between your fingers to wake up its aroma and place a sprig in each tall glass.

2. Add ice, an orange slice and half the orange juice to each glass.

3. Top up slowly with beetroot & ginger tibicos and stir once.

Hosting a party? Multiply the quantities, prepare the fruit, spices and herbs in a large jug with ice, and add the tibicos at the very last minute.

We'd love to see your creations! Send us a picture or tag us on Instagram @ragi.food

Restock on our autumn flavours: Plum Tibicos and Beetroot & Ginger Tibicos.

More ideas? Here are 7 easy ways to enjoy tibicos.