Grapefruit Soda
admin — Sat, 04/26/2008 - 17:10
Ingredients
**Allow 3-5 days for each batch of soda to be ready for consumption.
For a 1-gallon quantity of soda, which will fill 10 12oz bottles:
The juice of enough grapefruits to make 3/4 of a gallon, about 25
Top off the rest of the gallon with filtered water, leaving room in container to stir
1 cup honey
1/4 t brewer's yeast
Preparation
Mix all ingredients into large container until honey and yeast are dissolved.
Allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
Bottle, then allow to sit at room temperature another 24 hours.
Refrigerate for another 24 hours minimum.
Test a bottle to ensure enough carbonation.
If soda is not fizzy enough, remove bottles from refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for another 12-24 hours or as needed. Refrigerate again before serving.
Presentation
Bring unopened soda bottle and 12 oz glass with a small amount of ice to table.
Place glass on table and open soda in front of guest.
Pour 3/4 of the glass full and place bottle on the table.
