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Natural, fermented raspberry soda <\/strong>has a lovely floral sweetness and delicate effervescence that quenches your thirst just right on a hot summer afternoon. And since it's naturally fermented, the drink is positively alive with beneficial bacteria, acting as a digestive tonic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Fermented Raspberry Soda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like other fermented drinks<\/strong><\/a>, this raspberry soda takes a few days to culture, and it's worth your time. It's delicately sweet - almost dry - and wonderfully effervescent. And, if you use a ginger bug<\/a>, it has the faintest touch of fresh ginger which complements the raspberries nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you'll start by simmering raspberries and the lightest touch of sugar in water. Not long enough to make them jammy, of course. But, you'll want to simmer them just until the sugar dissolves, and then let the raspberries steep in the water until it cools to room temperature. That's long enough for the raspberries to impart their flavor, aroma, and vivid red color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, strain the cooled raspberry water into a pitcher. Then, whisk in your ginger bug<\/a> or another starter culture like water kefir<\/a>, jun tea<\/a>, or fresh and active whey. The key here is to use a starter that contains plenty of active beneficial microbes and probiotics to give life to your raspberry soda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, all you have to do is bottle the soda base, seal your bottles and wait a few days. Your soda will ferment quickly in a hot kitchen, and more slowly in a cool one. Transfer it to the fridge for a few days to allow bubbles to set, and then enjoy it over ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brewing Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making fermented sodas at home is marvelously easy. After all, you only mix, pour and wait. Nevertheless, there are a few tips that can make sure your raspberry soda comes out every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n