How to prepare homemade elderberry kvass: proportions for a 3-liter jar

It is very easy to make delicious and healthy homemade kvass from elderberry. The drink is quite carbonated, has a rich aroma and light floral notes.

Recommendations before cooking:

- Use only fresh elderberry inflorescences. And never pick plants near roads as they may contain a high concentration of toxic substances.

- Fermentation will take place during the kvass brewing process. This is a wild yeast that is found on the surface of the flowers. They should not be washed off, nor should the flowers be dipped in water.

Food blogger Oksana (oksana_barabash_0) shared a recipe for healthy and refreshing elderberry kvass on her Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• pure water - 3 liters
• elderberry flower inflorescences - 5 pcs
• honey - 1-2 tbsp.

Method ofpreparation.

1. First, carefully sort out the elderberry flowers.

Important: the flowers should never be washed. The fact is that the flowers contain pollen, which is necessary for the birth of kvass bacteria.

2. Pour water into a jar and add the flower inflorescences. Cover the container with a napkin (it is better to take a natural cloth so that the drink can breathe) and leave it in the sun for 3 days.

3. When the time is up, strain the drink and store it in the refrigerator. It's ready!

Note: it is recommended to consume no more than 3 glasses of such kvass per day.