Fermented Lemonade Recipe

Fermented Lemonade Recipe

from nourishedkitchen.com
Drink
4330 min
8 servings
106 kcal / serving

This naturally fermented lemonade soda is loaded with probiotics that give it its characteristic fizz and foam. A dryer soda, the lemonade is only slightly sweet, and notes of honey play well with lemon. Serve it over ice, garnished with fresh lemon slices.

Ingredients

  • 6 cupswarm water ((about 90 f))
  • 1 cuphoney
  • 1 cupfresh lemon juice
  • ½ cupginger bug ((or other starter culture))
  • 2raisins ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Stir the water, honey, and lemon juice in a large pitcher until the honey dissolves into the water. Then, stir in the strained ginger bug (or alternative starter).

  2. 2

    Transfer the liquid into bottles, allowing about 1-inch head space in each bottle. If you wish, add a raisin to each bottle. Seal the bottles and allow them to ferment at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. When the raisin plumps up and floats at the surface of the bottle, it's a good indicator that the lemonade is ready.

  3. 3

    Transfer the bottles to the fridge and allow them to chill for 2 to 3 more days. Serve over ice, discarding the raisin (if you used one).