Lemon-Ginger Ale

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. Water Kefir Grains
  • 1 qt. filtered water
  • 5 tbsp. Agave nectar
  • rapadura sugar
  • Peel of one organic lemon
  • 1 organic lemon sliced after peeling
  • 1 knob of fresh ginger peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Add 1 quart water to large jar with screw on lid, leaving an inch or two of air at the top.
  2. 2
    Add agave or sugar and stir till dissolved.
  3. 3
    Add kefir grains, lemon peel, lemon slices, ginger slices.
  4. 4
    Let sit on counter in a cool place (no direct sunlight) for two days up to 72 hours.
  5. 5
    Taste every 12 hours.
  6. 6
    When it is no longer sweet, and it is fizzy when you open it it is done.
  7. 7
    Strain out the kefir grains and fruit, and decant into air tight container and refrigerate.
  8. 8
    Discard fruit and start a new batch with kefir grains, or store the grains in a small jar with water and a few TBL of agave.
  9. 9
    (Grains must be kept fed with sugar every few days until they are used again.)
  10. 10
    Serve over ice for a refreshing and healthy drink.

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