Berry Kvass

A deliciously refreshing drink. Making berry kvass is very simple. Try it!

Ingredients

• Fresh or frozen berries (currants, raspberries) – 300 g
• Fresh mint – 3 sprigs
• Lemon – 1/2 pc.
• Sugar – 100 g (to taste)
• Dry yeast – 1/2 teaspoon.
• Raisins – 10 pcs.
• Water – 2 l

Directions

1. Rinse and sort the berries (I have white and red currants and raspberries).

   

2. Crush the berries with a fork.
3. Add mint and lemon zest to the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.

   

4. Add berries and sugar to the water with mint and zest.
   Cool to 36-37 degrees.
5. When the drink is slightly warm, pour it into a glass jar (I have a 2-litre one), add yeast. Stir.
6. Cover with gauze and leave at room temperature for 24 hours.
   Strain the kvass into a bottle through cheesecloth folded in several layers. Add 7-10 raisins.
   Cap the bottle and refrigerate for 24 hours.
7. Homemade berry kvass is ready. Enjoy a pleasant refreshing drink !!!