Naturally Sparkling Strawberry Soda by @healthyalie

15 min
Medium

4 servings

🍓

400 g

Fresh Strawberries

💧

1 L

Filtered Water

🍬

70 g

Unrefined Cane Sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Wash 400 g of fresh strawberries thoroughly, preferably untreated or organic strawberries, to remove visible dirt while preserving as much natural fruit yeast as possible.

    fresh strawberries
    🫙large sterilized glass jar

  2. Step 2/9

    Place the washed strawberries in a clean, sterilized large glass jar. Pour in 1 L of filtered non-chlorinated water.

    fresh strawberries
    filtered non-chlorinated water
    🫙large sterilized glass jar

  3. Step 3/9

    Add 70 g of unrefined cane sugar to the jar. Stir well with a clean wooden spoon until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

    unrefined cane sugar
    🫙large sterilized glass jar
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/9

    Cover the jar with a clean cloth or paper towel. Secure the cover with a rubber band so air can circulate while debris stays out.

    🫙large sterilized glass jar
    🧻clean cloth or paper towel
    ⭕rubber band

  5. Step 5/9

    Leave the covered jar at room temperature, ideally 20 to 25°C, for 2 to 4 days. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

    🫙large sterilized glass jar

  6. Step 6/9

    Stir the mixture with a clean wooden spoon 2 to 3 times daily during fermentation. Watch for small bubbles on the surface and a pleasant fruity, lightly fermented aroma.

    🫙large sterilized glass jar
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/9

    Once the drink is lightly sparkling and fruity, strain out the strawberry solids through a fine mesh strainer. Collect the liquid in the swing-top glass bottle.

    🥣fine mesh strainer
    🍾swing-top glass bottle

  8. Step 8/9

    Seal the swing-top glass bottle and leave it at room temperature for 1 to 2 days to build carbonation. Open the bottle carefully once every day to release excess gas.

    🍾swing-top glass bottle

  9. Step 9/9

    Refrigerate the strawberry soda once it reaches the desired carbonation. Serve chilled and open carefully because the naturally fermented drink may be fizzy.

    🍾swing-top glass bottle

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Sweetener

Ingredients

Fresh strawberries, Filtered water, Unrefined cane sugar

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Plant-based, Low-fat

Calories

49 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 12g, Sugars: 11g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.1g, Fiber: 0.8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 55mg, Manganese: 0.1mg, Magnesium: 5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Folate: 10mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large sterilized glass jar, wooden spoon, fine mesh strainer, clean cloth or paper towel, swing-top glass bottle, rubber band

Appliances

refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Beverage, Soft Drink, Fermented Drink

Occasions

Summer, Picnic, Brunch, Refreshment, Afternoon Drink

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyalie

Origin

Cuisine

French, Homemade

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Sparkling, Light-bodied, Effervescent

Flavors

Fruity, Sweet, Tart, Fermented, Fresh

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 to 2 days (Keep the sealed swing-top bottle at 20 to 25°C only for secondary carbonation,Open the bottle carefully once daily to release pressure,Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources,Discard if mold appears or the smell becomes unpleasant), fridge : 7 min (Store in a tightly sealed bottle after carbonation,Keep refrigerated at 4°C or below,Open slowly because carbonation can continue at a slower rate,For best flavor and safety, consume within 7 days), freezer : (Freezing is not recommended because expansion may break the glass bottle and reduce carbonation)