Fermented drinks

The tradition of mead or honey wine goes back millennia in Nordic countries, and it’s no surprise that countless variations have developed over the years. Sima is a quick fermented lemon soda, that’s technically a mead at heart. It’s only fermented ever so slightly, just enough to make it a bubbly effervescent lemonade suitable for heavy drinking on a hot spring day, or sharing with young ones.

If you won't EAT your probiotics, surely you'll DRINK them! Here are 50+ probiotic and lacto-fermented drinks beyond Kombucha and kefir, including ginger soda, pineapple kanji, mead, and more. It's easy to boost your gut health when ferments taste this good!

Fruit kvass with berries, lime, and mint is a gluten free version of a Russian fermented drink. This fermented fruit recipe makes a refreshing, bubbly drink

Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage popular in Mexico. It is made from the skins and core of pineapple; you can enjoy the fresh pineapple flesh and also make use of the parts typically discarded in order to enjoy it over a longer period of time.

Want to make homemade soda? We'll teach you how to make a ginger bug the easy way for fizzy natural sodas. Ginger beer (ale), root beer, fruit soda, & more!

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.

Dive into the world of traditional beverages with Smreka, a delightful fermented drink that brings the earthy essence of juniper berries to your glass. Perfect for those who love experimenting with flavors, this homemade concoction offers a refreshing twist on fermentation. Learn how to craft this unique drink, enjoy its subtle tang, and savor the natural goodness of juniper. Whether you're a seasoned fermenter or a curious beginner, Smreka is sure to add a touch of rustic charm to your…

Do not let the name of this drink scare you away from trying it. It is lemony, fizzy, and delicious. We decided a while ago to give up soft drinks. It was more difficult than I expected because there are days, especially in the hot summers, that I just really crave something cold and carbonated....Read More

If you won't EAT your probiotics, surely you'll DRINK them! Here are 50+ probiotic and lacto-fermented drinks beyond Kombucha and kefir, including ginger soda, pineapple kanji, mead, and more. It's easy to boost your gut health when ferments taste this good!

How to make probiotic ginger beer using fresh ginger. This naturally fermented beverage is packed with health benefits and probiotics.

Sima is a fermented lemon drink from Finland, brewed in the Spring. This Sima recipe is very easy to make and a great introduction to home fermentation.

How to make tepache de piña - refreshing, fizzy, sweet-tart Mexican fermented pineapple drink with pineapple peels, sugar, cinnamon, & water.

Try your hand at my new favorite ferment: fermented grapefruit juice! So delicious, refreshing and good for you!

If you’re looking for the ideal refreshing drop to take you right through the hotter months, this homemade elderflower soda might be just the ticket! Taken from Nick Ritar and Kirsten Bradley’s permaculture book Milkwood (which contains pretty much everything you need to know about growing, foraging and down-to-earth living), it’s a delicious recipe that’s […]

Naturally effervescent and vibrant with the flavor of fresh raspberries and ginger, this homemade soft drink is full of probiotics, too.

Sasafrass, sarsparilla and ginger shine in this old-fashioned recipe for traditional, homemade root beer.

Imagine a big, luscious, juicy mango but as a light and refreshing carbonated drink. Add a squeeze of lime and some mint and you've got yourself one seriously awesome summer beverage.

Secondary fermentation is the final step to making fizzy home-brewed kombucha. Discover bottling tips and flavor ideas like ginger, berries, and more.

Pineapple Tepache is a light and refreshing probiotic drink which originated in Mexico.