Description
A delightful homemade drink combining the tangy fizz of kefir with the warm, spiced flavors of apple cider, perfect for gut health and overall wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons kefir grains
- 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy alternative (e.g., coconut milk)
- 1 cup fresh, unfiltered apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2–3 whole cloves
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Filtered water (for rinsing kefir grains and diluting apple cider if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the kefir: In a clean glass jar, combine 2 tablespoons of kefir grains with 2 cups of milk. Cover with cheesecloth and let it ferment at room temperature for 24-48 hours until it’s thickened and tangy.
- Strain the kefir: Use a fine mesh strainer to separate the grains from the fermented milk. Set the grains aside; you can reuse them for your next batch.
- Mix the apple cider: In a separate container, combine 1 cup of fresh apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 2-3 whole cloves, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir well.
- Combine the kefir and cider: Slowly pour the prepared kefir into the apple cider mixture, stirring gently to blend.
- Optional sweetening: Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Ferment the mixture: Pour the combined kefir and cider into a clean jar. Cover with cheesecloth and let it sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours until it’s slightly fizzy and the flavors have melded.
- Chill & serve: Once fermented, transfer the kefir to the refrigerator to chill for a few hours. Serve over ice and enjoy!
Notes
Keep your fermenting jar in a warm spot away from direct sunlight for consistent fermentation. Adjust the spices to your taste, and reuse your kefir grains for future batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 hours
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 100120
- Protein: 46
Keywords: Apple Cider Kefir, Homemade Drink, Probiotic Drink, Gut Health, Fermented Drink, Autumn Beverage, Healthy Drink