16 Vegan Makeovers on Your Favorite Summer Recipes

Created by Tanya Zuckerbrot

Serving Size: 8

"The addition of kombucha means this tart-and-tangy summer margarita now contains probiotics," says Zuckerbrot. "Probiotics make for a healthy gut, and can benefit your immune system. Studies show that restoring the gut to a healthy state aids in maintaining a healthy weight, as gut microbes influence the body's insulin resistance and deposition of excess calories in fat stores."

● 6 oz tequila

● 6 oz triple sec

● 6 oz fresh lime juice (juice from 3 limes)

● Non-nutritive sweetener, to taste

● 8 oz citrus or original kombucha

● Shake all ingredients except for the kombucha in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a pitcher. Add kombucha to the pitcher and stir. Add ice and lemon/lime wedges to pitcher, if desired. When ready to serve, pour over rocks (3-4 oz per glass). Garnish with lime and/or lemon slices, if desired.

Image via Tanya Zuckerbrot