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Probiotic Pineapple Soda

This naturally fermented pineapple soda is light, refreshing, and gently fizzy, made using real pineapple and a ginger bug starter. With its subtle sweetness and tropical flavour, it’s a beautiful homemade alternative to store bought soft drinks. Simple to make and naturally fermented, this pineapple soda is perfect for slow living and a lovely next step after making homemade ginger beer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Fermentation Time 1 day
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Fermented Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup active ginger bug
  • 2 litres water
  • 1-2 cups raw sugar
  • 1 whole pineapple skins + core
  • 1 lemon optional

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 2 1L glass airtight bottles
  • 1 funnel
  • 1 strainer or sieve

Method
 

  1. Add water, sugar, and pineapple skins + core to a large pot stir until sugar is dissolved and bring to the boil for 10 minutes.
  2. Turn off stove and let steep until cooled.
  3. Fill the two 1L glass bottles with the pineapple tea/liquid leaving room for 1/4 cup ginger bug for each.
  4. Strain and pour 1/4 ginger bug into each bottle leaving room at the top for pressure to build. Seal with lids and let sit for 24-48 hours until desired fermentation and fizziness is reached then refrigerate.
  5. Once chilled serve and enjoy!

Notes

Tips:
1-2 Cups of sugar depending on sweetness. If you prefer a drier soda then use 1 cup of sugar or 2 for a sweeter soda.
You can also change the flavour of your soda by using different fruits such as:
  • Apple or apple skins
  • Pears
  • Mango
  • Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • Peach or nectarine
  • Citrus (lemon, lime, orange peel and juice)
  • Grapes