Fermented Lemonade is your favorite summer drink with a probiotic upgrade. Made with fresh lemon juice, jaggery or cane sugar, and a touch of sea salt, this naturally fizzy, gut-friendly lemonade helps improve digestion, supports hydration, and delivers a tangy-sweet kick that’s as refreshing as it is revitalizing.
Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar)
- 150–180 ml fresh lemon juice (from 5–6 medium lemons)
- 80–100 g raw cane sugar or jaggery (adjust to taste)
- 10–12 g sea salt
- 1.8 L filtered water
- (Optional) Slices of fresh ginger or mint leaves for extra flavor
Instructions
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Prepare the Lemon Base
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, sugar (or jaggery), and sea salt with a little warm water to help everything dissolve evenly. -
Add to the Jar
Pour this mixture into a clean 2L fermentation jar. Add ginger slices or mint leaves if desired. -
Add Water and Stir
Top up with filtered water (about 1.8 L) and stir gently to mix. Leave about 2 inches of headspace at the top of the jar to allow room for gases to build during fermentation. -
Seal with an Airlock
Close the jar with an airlock lid for safe, clean fermentation. Fill the airlock halfway with clean water so gases can escape safely without letting air or contaminants in. -
Ferment Naturally
Keep the jar at room temperature (22–30°C) for 2–3 days until the lemonade turns slightly tangy and mildly fizzy. -
Strain and Bottle
Strain the fermented lemonade into clean bottles or jars. For more fizz, bottle tightly and ferment for one additional day before chilling. -
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate and serve cold — a naturally sparkling, probiotic lemonade that’s both delicious and gut-friendly.
Tips & Notes
- Fermentation Time: 2–3 days for mild fizz; extend for more tang.
- Headspace: Always leave 2 inches at the top to prevent overflow.
- Airlock Lid: Ensures smooth, mold-free fermentation.
- Flavor Boost: Add ginger for warmth or mint for cooling freshness.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 7–10 days.
Final Thoughts
Fermented Lemonade is the perfect marriage of refreshment and gut health — tangy, bubbly, and naturally probiotic. A simple ferment that turns everyday ingredients into a functional, fizzy delight.
