Probiotic Soda Citrus Mocktail (Printable)

Sparkling probiotic soda meets fresh citrus and mint for a cooling, gut-friendly beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Probiotic Base

01 - 4 cups filtered water
02 - 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water kefir grains or 2 tablespoons ginger bug
04 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

→ Flavoring

05 - 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
06 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
07 - 8 fresh mint leaves
08 - 4 thin orange slices
09 - Ice cubes

# Method:

01 - Dissolve cane sugar thoroughly into filtered water in a clean glass jar. Introduce water kefir grains or ginger bug and integrate fresh lemon juice. Stir gently using a non-metallic spoon.
02 - Cover the jar with a breathable cloth or coffee filter secured by a rubber band. Allow to ferment at room temperature (68–77°F) for 24 to 48 hours until the mixture becomes lightly effervescent and tangy.
03 - Eliminate kefir grains or ginger bug using a fine mesh strainer, reserving for future batches or discarding as appropriate.
04 - Combine the fermented soda base with orange juice, lime juice, and mint leaves in a pitcher. Mix gently to preserve effervescence.
05 - Distribute ice cubes into glasses. Pour flavored soda mixture over ice, garnish each glass with a thin orange slice and mint sprig if desired. Serve promptly for optimal fizz.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Supports gut health with live cultures
  • Easy to customize flavors for summer
02 -
  • Always use non-metallic utensils when handling fermenting cultures
  • Fermentation time affects the level of fizz in the drink
03 -
  • Adjust citrus and sweetness to your own taste preferences
  • Substitute ginger bug for a slightly spicier flavor profile
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