Strawberry Probiotic Soda | Wild Fermented Soda Made at Home

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional health benefits.

kefir grains

💰Cheaper: store-bought kefir

Store-bought kefir is convenient and readily available.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Imitation vanilla is more affordable while still adding flavor.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is a cost-effective alternative with similar flavor.

Add 2 pounds of strawberries to an empty glass jar.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the jar.

Pour in 6 to 8 cups of water, depending on desired sweetness; use 6 cups for a stronger soda and 8 cups for a lighter soda.

Mix the ingredients in the jar well.

Stir the mixture one to three times a day for the next 3 days to prevent mold and introduce oxygen.

Observe the ferment by smelling it, looking for bubbles, and listening for effervescence.

After 3 days, check for a lot of bubbles and that the strawberries look pale and puffy while the liquid turns red.

Strain the mixture through a strainer into another vessel to remove the solids.

Transfer the strained liquid into bottles, leaving some space at the top for carbonation.

Let the bottles sit at room temperature until carbonation builds up, then move them to the refrigerator.

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