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Fermented Christmas Berry Spritzer in mason jar on top of wood table next to fresh toyon berries

Fermented Christmas Berry Spritzer

This fermented spritzer is a great alternative to expensive store-bought kombucha. The best part is you can forage for the ingredients!
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Fermenting Time: 5 days
Servings: 2
Author: Rori Ugarte

Equipment

  • 2 Glass jars - one medium and one large
  • 1 Fine mesh colander
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Molcajete
  • 1 Cheesecloth or mesh bag

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup winter berries - washed
  • 4 Cups water
  • 1 Cup honey

Instructions

  • Pick off the berries from any remaining stems.
  • Smash the berries in the molcajete (mortar and pestle) until the berries are in juicy chunks. You will hear a squishing sound that indicates the berries are ready to be added to the water.
  • Fill the smashed berries in a clean jar of the water.
  • Mix up the berry and water mixture with a large wooden spoon and place a cheesecloth or mesh bag over the top of the jar.
  • Let the berry and water mixture sit somewhere dark for 5 days. In a cupboard is ideal.
  • Check the berry and water mixture each day to make sure there is no mold and/or bugs getting in. Taste it once in awhile to make sure it is tasting fermented (it will be sour and bubbly).
  • Strain out the berries by placing a smaller glass jar underneath with a fine mesh colander on top (or cheesecloth). Pour out the berry and water mixture so only the spritzer goes into the glass and the fermented berries stay in the colander.
  • Mix well and add honey (if desired).
  • Refrigerate right away (if not doing the double fermentation) and enjoy!
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Forage, wildcraft, winter berries, spritzer