Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Fermented Soda! This delightful drink combines the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh strawberries and rhubarb, naturally fermented with a ginger bug for a fizzy twist. Perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy nights at home, this probiotic-rich soda is not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to store-bought sodas. Customize your sweetness level and enjoy a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and elevate your beverage game. With simple ingredients and easy steps, making your own fermented soda has never been more rewarding!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 3–4 rhubarb stalks (sliced)
- 1 gallon water (divided)
- 1–2 cups sugar (to taste)
- Ginger bug (for fermentation)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the sliced strawberries and rhubarb with half a gallon of water for 15-20 minutes until they soften.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then pour it into a wide-mouth gallon jar.
- Add 1-2 cups of sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Fill the jar with cold, unchlorinated water until nearly full. After cooling to room temperature, add the ginger bug.
- Cover the jar with a clean cloth secured with a rubber band and store it away from direct sunlight.
- Stir the mixture twice daily for even fermentation.
- Allow fermentation to occur for 2-7 days, tasting daily to reach your desired flavor.
- Strain out the solids and use a funnel to transfer the liquid into bottles.
- Let the bottles sit at room temperature for an additional 1-2 days before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg