- Can I use store-bought lemon juice?
- Better not. Enzymes and oils in fresh lemon provide the real flavor; bottled versions are often heat-treated and taste 'flat'.
Sparkling Lemonade Kefir Spritzer
Kefir is the 'drink of longevity', lemonade is the summer classic. What happens if we combine them? A fizzy, creamy, yet refreshing drink is born, tasty and a best friend to your gut flora. Natural kefir acidity and lemon oils create perfect harmony.
Ingredients
2
cups
Plain Kefir (cold)
1/4
cup
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1
tsp
Lemon Zest (organic)
2
tbsp
Honey
1/2
cup
Soda Water (ice cold)
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Equipment Needed
- Hand whisk
- Zester
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Wash lemon in warm water, then zest the yellow skin. Squeeze the juice.
Tip: Zest only the yellow part; white pith adds bitterness.
2
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In a bowl, whisk kefir, lemon juice, zest, and honey until smooth.
Tip: Mix honey with a little lemon juice first, so it dissolves easier in cold kefir.
3
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Just before serving, pour in soda water and fold gently.
Tip: Don't stir wildly, or you lose carbonation. Bubbles 'lighten' the kefir texture.
4
✓
Chill for 10 minutes, then serve in glasses.
Tip: Cold dulls sweetness perception, so if it's super cold, it might taste less sweet.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain Kefir (cold)
- 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest (organic)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 cup Soda Water (ice cold)