Kefired fruit juice

You can also use your milk kefir grains to make fruit juice kefirs. Plain fruit juice is very high in sugar, so not recommended as a drink. But once kefired the sugar turns to acids and can become mildly alcoholic.

Freshly pressed, organic juice is best, but commercial juice will work even if pasteurised, as long as it doesn’t have any preservatives. Acidic juices work best, as high sugar juices make a more alcoholic drink. Try grape, pineapple, kiwifruit or apple.

• 2 parts fruit juice
• 1 part water
• 1 Tbs milk kefir grains for each 2 cups of liquid

Combine in a large jar (no more than ¾ full) and leave out at room temperature for 2-3 days. Stir and taste once a day, till it gets a fizziness you like. Strain, bottle and keep in a cool place. Drink within a few weeks.