Fermented Grape Soda

Name: Fermented Grape Soda
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons finely grated washed unpeeled organic ginger, divided (grate 1 teaspoon at a time over 4 days); 1 kilograms red seedless grapes; 4 teaspoons sugar, divided

Fermented Grape Soda might be just the beverage you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 504 calories, 5g of protein, and 1g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. A mixture of ginger, grapes, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Stir 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 4 cups water in a 32-ounce canning jar to combine. Cover jar with cheesecloth; secure with a canning jar band (without lid).

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Ginger

Sugar

Water

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Canning Jar

Cheesecloth

Let sit 1 day out of direct sunlight at room temperature.

Stir in 1 teaspoon ginger and 1 teaspoon sugar and let sit 1 day. Repeat twice more.

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Ginger

Sugar

Mixture (ginger bug) should have bubbles throughout and release more when agitated.

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Ginger

After 3 days, purée grapes in a blender until smooth. Strain, pressing on solids (you should have about 4 cups juice).

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Grapes

Juice

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Blender

Combine juice and 1/2 cup ginger bug in a large nonreactive bowl. Cover with cheesecloth; secure with a large rubber band.

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Ginger

Juice

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Cheesecloth

Bowl

Let sit out of direct sunlight at room temperature, skimming white mold from surface, until mixture is slightly foamy and releases bubbles when stirred, 3-4 days. Strain into bottle, cap, and let sit at room temperature until bottle feels pressurized, about 1 day longer. Chill.

DO AHEAD: Soda can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

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