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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Additional Ingredients
Method
Fermentation Process
- 1
Prepare the Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the filtered water and pure cane sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and gently stir to combine. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- 3
Ferment
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it sit in a warm, dark place for 5-7 days to ferment. Check daily for bubbles, which indicates fermentation.
Final Preparation
- 4
Add Natural Flavors
Once fermentation is complete, stir in the natural flavors and lemon juice. Mix well.
- 5
Carbonate
Siphon the mixture into a clean bottle, leaving some space at the top. Add sparkling water to achieve your desired fizziness.
- 6
Serve
Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the hard seltzer over. Serve chilled.