Fermented Grape Soda

Name: Fermented Grape Soda
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 7 days or longer
Yield: Makes 1 quart
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons finely grated washed unpeeled organic ginger, divided (grate 1 teaspoon at a time over 4 days); 4 teaspoons sugar, divided; 3 pounds red seedless grapes; A clean 1-liter plastic soda bottle with cap; cheesecloth

By Cortney Burns

August 12, 2013

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Fermented Grape SodaChristopher Testani

The ginger "bug," which jump-starts the fermentation, specifically uses organic ginger because it's rich in microbes. You'll have extra bug; use it to make more grape soda, or try 4 cups fresh unpasteurized apple juice in place of grape.

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