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Do you want to make something special, natural and tasty for the weekend? Try fermented elderflower lemonade, which not only tastes great but also supports digestion and gives the body natural energy. This drink is the result of natural fermentation and can be prepared very easily, without complicated measuring. You only need a few common ingredients and a bit of patience.
Why elderflowers?
Elderflowers are popular for their delicate scent and their ability to naturally support immunity. They contain essential oils, tannins and vitamins that help with colds and with cleansing the body. In combination with fermentation a delicious drink is created that naturally fizzes and refreshes better than store-bought sodas full of sugar.
Ingredients for homemade fermented lemonade
- approx. 3 liters of boiled and cooled water
- 3 large tablespoons of honey
- 1 organic lemon (sliced into rounds, peel included)
- a generous amount of fresh elderflowers (the more, the better the taste and aroma)
Step-by-step instructions
- Stir the honey into the cooled boiled water.
- Add the lemon sliced into rounds, peel included.
- Add the elderflowers – the more, the more pronounced the flavor.
- Weigh everything down (for example with a smaller jar or a clean stone) so the flowers remain under the surface.
- Cover the vessel with a cloth and secure it with a rubber band – so the process of natural fermentation can take place.
- Leave it in a warm place (e.g. on the kitchen counter) for 2 to 5 days.
- Once the drink gently fizzes, becomes cloudy and the flowers begin to float, it’s done.
- Stir the drink, strain it and store it in the refrigerator.
Tips and notes
- The ingredient quantities are approximate – you don’t need to weigh anything.
- If you don’t have an organic lemon, we recommend washing it thoroughly with hot water.
- Fermented lemonade also works with other edible flowers or fruit.
- If you notice any suspicious change in color or smell, do not consume the drink.
Conclusion
This homemade lemonade will delight you with its simplicity and refreshing taste. In addition, you can be sure you are not drinking any chemicals – just pure nature in a glass. Try it as soon as possible and share the recipe with your friends. Nature always has something to offer!
