Recipes

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...

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...

The Watermelon Rind Sherbet is a bright, probiotic-rich fermented drink that transforms watermelon’s natural sweetness into a refreshing gut tonic. Lightly fizzy, hydrating, and subtly tangy, this summer ferment is perfect for cooling your system and supporting digestion — all while reducing food waste by using the rind and juice together. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 250 ml watermelon juice 2 - watermelon rinds ½ tsp cumin seeds  ¼ tsp black pepper  ½ tsp red chili powder  ½ tsp roasted fennel seeds  1 tbsp sea salt (non-iodized)  1.5–2 L filtered water Instructions Prepare the Ingredients Juice fresh watermelon, watermelon rinds...

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 Prepare the Lemon Base In a small...