Ingredients
- --- USING JUICE ---
- ½ gallon fruit juice
½ cup whey
- --- USING HERBS OR FLAVORINGS ---
- ½ gallon steeped herbal tea or water
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup whey
- Lemon, lime, ginger, etc.
Directions
- If using juice, simply combine the juice and whey in a half-gallon (2-L) jar.
- If using sweetened teas or water, steep the tea at a rate of 1 teaspoon (1 g) of herb per cup of water.
Strain and add the sugar while still hot.
- Allow to cool before combining with the whey and other flavorings.
- Seal the jar with a lid and allow to ferment for 2 to 6 days, depending on the temperature. Transfer the liquid to airtight bottles for a second fermentation of 1 to 3 days. Pour over ice and consume immediately or transfer to the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
Variations
- For lemonade, use ½ cup fresh lemon juice with the sugar and water.
- For a honey-sweetened version, replace the sugar with ½ cup raw honey.
- For root beer, use ⅓ cup of Root Beer Syrup in combination with the sugar, whey and water.