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Mexican lime cider in a glass with lime slices
Refreshing Mexican cider with lime and mint

Mexican Lime & Mint Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
Mexican cuisine loves acidity. This 'cider' is actually a 'tepache' inspired drink, although made from apples here instead of pineapple. During fermentation, the flavors of lime and mint merge with the apple character, resulting in a bubbly, refreshing, slightly alcoholic drink that cools you down even on the hottest days.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 days
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Fermentation vessel with airlock
  • Grater
  • Strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Zest the limes and squeeze their juice. Roughly chop the mint.

Tip: The oils in the peel and the acidity of the juice provide the character.
2 ✓

Dissolve the sugar and salt in the apple juice in the fermentation vessel. Add the lime juice.

Tip: Cane sugar (or brown sugar) gives a more caramel-like taste that fits the Mexican style better.
3 ✓

Drop in the grated zest, orange peel, and mint.

Tip: Solid parts provide surface area for bubbles.
4 ✓

Sprinkle the yeast on top, seal with an airlock, and ferment for 7-10 days.

Tip: Mint leaves may turn brown, this is natural oxidation and doesn't spoil the taste.
5 ✓

Strain, bottle, and chill before consuming.

Tip: Most authentic served over ice, with a salted rim (like a Margarita).

Recipe FAQ

There is a white film on top. Is it bad?
It might be 'kahm yeast', which is harmless but tastes bad. If it's mold (fuzzy, colored), dump the whole thing immediately!
When is it ready?
Taste it! If it's not too sweet anymore and pleasantly fizzy, bottle it and chill.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 quarts Apple Juice (preservative-free)
  • 3 pcs Limes (organic)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (or Piloncillo/Cane Sugar)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint
  • 1 packet Cider Yeast
  • 1 pc Orange Peel
  • 1 pinch Salt