FERMENTED honey ELIXIR

Simple Naturally Fermented Berry Honey Tonic (~0.5% Alcohol)

A lightly fizzy, probiotic-rich, low-alcohol honey beverage infused with fresh berries. 🍓🍯✨

Ingredients (1 Liter / 4 Cups)

• ¼ cup (85g) raw, unpasteurized honey 🍯
• 3 cups (750ml) non-chlorinated water 💧
• ¼ – ½ cup fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries) 🍓🫐
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness) 🍋

Instructions

1. Prepare the Berries

• Lightly crush the berries with a spoon to release juices (don’t mash completely).

2. Mix Honey & Water

• In a clean glass jar or fermentation bottle, mix the honey and water until fully dissolved.

3. Add Berries & Lemon Juice

• Stir the berries into the honey-water mixture.
• Add lemon juice if using (helps brighten flavors & balance fermentation).

4. Cover & Ferment

• Cover the jar loosely with a cheesecloth or breathable lid.
• Stir 2-3 times a day to distribute wild yeast and prevent mold.
• Place in a warm, dark spot (65-75°F / 18-24°C).

5. Fermentation Timeline

• Day 1-3: Small bubbles should start forming.
• Day 4-6: Light effervescence, berries may float.
• Day 5-7: Taste daily. If pleasantly tart & fizzy, it’s ready!
  • If it’s too sweet, let it ferment longer.
  • If you want a stronger ferment, go up to 10 days.

6. Stop Fermentation (Cold Crash & Refrigerate)

• Strain out berries.
• Transfer to the fridge immediately to slow fermentation.
• If bottling, use swing-top bottles and refrigerate after 12-24 hours to avoid over-carbonation.

How to Enjoy It!

🍷 Drink chilled as a refreshing, probiotic-rich honey tonic.
🥂 Use as a mixer with sparkling water for a bubbly, non-alcoholic treat.
💛 Enhance gut health with natural enzymes & wild fermentation.

Notes:

• Want it less sweet? Let it ferment longer.
• Want it more bubbly? Bottle & leave at room temp for 12-24 hrs before chilling.
• Experiment with different berries for unique flavors!

This is simple, wild, and naturally beautiful—like a honey-kissed berry soda with ancient roots.🍯✨