Recipes — Fermented Drink

Tepache

epache is a traditional Mexican fermented drink made from pineapple peels, jaggery (or brown sugar), and spices. Naturally probiotic and lightly fizzy, it supports gut health while delivering a sweet-tangy tropical flavor. Refreshing, energizing, and full of beneficial microbes — Tepache is summer in a jar, with a Gutbasket twist. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) Pineapple peel and core (washed) — from 1 whole pineapple 100 g jaggery or brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced) 2 L filtered water Instructions Prepare the IngredientsWash the pineapple thoroughly before peeling. Keep the peel and core...

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Probiotic Aam Panna

Probiotic Aam Panna is a tangy, sweet-sour fermented drink made with raw mango, jaggery, and spices — a timeless Indian summer cooler reimagined for your gut health. Naturally probiotic, it helps beat the heat, aids digestion, and replenishes electrolytes, making it the perfect balance of flavor and function in one refreshing glass. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 2.5 cups (300 g) chopped raw mango (with skin) 75 g jaggery powder 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 1 tsp black salt 18 g sea salt (for fermentation) 1 twig fresh mint leaves 1.8–2 L filtered water Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions Prepare the...

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Cucumber Mint Cooler

Cucumber Mint Cooler is a light, cooling probiotic drink that blends cucumber’s natural freshness with mint’s soothing aroma. Naturally fermented with Gutbasket Ferment Spice Mix, this drink is perfect for hot days — hydrating, gut-friendly, and bursting with flavor. Think of it as your homemade fermented mojito — minus the sugar and alcohol, plus probiotics! Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 200 g cucumber (peeled or unpeeled, chopped or grated) 80–100 ml fresh lemon juice (from 3–4 lemons) 10–15 fresh mint leaves 60–75 g raw cane sugar or jaggery 1 sachet Gutbasket Ferment Spice Mix 1.75–1.8 L filtered water Instructions Prepare...

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Ginger Mint Digestive Tonic

The Ginger Mint Digestive Tonic is a naturally fermented drink that combines the zing of ginger with the freshness of mint to create a powerful gut tonic. This probiotic-rich blend helps support digestion, reduces bloating, and boosts immunity — all while keeping your palate refreshed and your gut balanced. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 50 g fresh ginger (thinly sliced) 10–12 sprigs fresh mint leaves 75 g jaggery powder 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 1 tbsp sea salt (non-iodized)  2 L filtered water Instructions Prepare the IngredientsWash the ginger and mint thoroughly. Slice the ginger into thin rounds for...

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