Probiotic Soda Mocktail Citrus Mint (Print)
Lightly sparkling probiotic mocktail with fresh citrus, mint, and gentle fermentation. Crisp, cooling, and gut-friendly.
# Components:
→ Probiotic Base
01 - 4 cups filtered water
02 - 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water kefir grains or 2 tablespoons ginger bug
04 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
→ Flavoring
05 - 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
06 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
07 - 8 fresh mint leaves
08 - 4 thin orange slices, for garnish
09 - Ice cubes, to serve
# Method:
01 - In a clean glass jar, dissolve organic cane sugar into filtered water. Add water kefir grains or ginger bug, then incorporate fresh lemon juice. Stir gently using a non-metallic spoon.
02 - Cover jar securely with a breathable cloth or coffee filter fixed by a rubber band. Allow to ferment at room temperature (68–77°F) for 24 to 48 hours until lightly sparkling and pleasantly sour.
03 - Remove and strain out water kefir grains or ginger bug. Retain cultures for reuse or discard as preferred.
04 - Transfer fermented base into pitcher. Add fresh orange juice, lime juice, and mint leaves. Stir gently to blend.
05 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the mocktail mixture over ice and garnish each glass with a thin orange slice and additional mint leaves as desired.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy the optimum level of fizz.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Supports gut health with natural probiotics
- Easy to customize flavors and sweetness
02 -
- Always use non-metallic utensils for fermenting cultures
- You can substitute water kefir grains with ginger bug for a spicier mocktail
03 -
- Adjust citrus and sweetness to your taste
- Pair with light salads or enjoy as a brunch refresher