Strawberry Rhubarb Fermented Soda
This delightful strawberry rhubarb fermented soda is a refreshing and naturally fizzy treat. Made with fresh fruit and a simple fermentation process, it’s a healthy and flavorful alternative to commercial sodas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes + fermentation time
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chopped rhubarb
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup sugar (or honey)
- 8 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup whey (optional, but speeds up fermentation)
Instructions
- In a large glass jar, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, and sugar.
- Mash the fruit mixture with a wooden spoon or potato masher to release the juices.
- Add the whey (if using) and filtered water to the jar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Cover the jar with a cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band.
- Let the mixture ferment at room temperature for 3-7 days, or until it reaches your desired level of fizziness. Taste it daily.
- Strain the soda through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the fruit pulp.
- Transfer the soda to airtight bottles (such as swing-top bottles), leaving about an inch of headspace.
- Refrigerate for at least a few hours before serving. Be careful when opening, as the soda can be quite fizzy!
Notes
For a sweeter soda, add more sugar. Experiment with other fruit combinations, such as raspberry and lemon, or blueberry and ginger.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/strawberry-rhubarb-fermented-soda/