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Kefir Lemonade

Healthy and refreshing.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Traditional Food Preparation
Keyword water kefir
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 56kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2  cups warm water about 80 degrees or so
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • water kefir grains about 2-4 tablespoons
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in the water and add the kefir grains. I like to use a one-quart mason jar for making water kefir.
  • Cover with a thin towel or cloth and rubberband. Let sit for 24 - 48 hours or until it bubbles when you move it.
  • Strain out the kefir grains.
  • Depending on how much lemon flavor you like (I like a lot) squeeze in fresh lemon juice from a whole lemon and the additional 2 teaspoons sugar. Allow it to sit out for another 24-48 hours, either lightly covered (for non-fizzy) or use a two-part canning lid (for fizzy).
  • Chill completely and serve.

Notes

If you have city/tap water make sure to boil and cool or let it set out for 12 hours first to get rid of the chlorine.
Also, note that nutritional values will be different than stated as the kefir culture will consume the sugar as it ferments.