Orangina Recipe
Easy recipe for fermenting fresh squeezed orange juice into bubbly orangina. A great alternative to orange soda!
Ingredients
- 12 large oranges preferably organic
- 1-2 tsp orange extract optional, preferably organic
- 3 cups filtered water
Fermentation Starter
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup liquid whey
- 1/4 tsp fruit and vegetable starter Use instead of whey as a dairy-free fermentation starter.
Instructions
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Squeeze the oranges to produce about 1 quart of unfiltered juice. Add water and mix well in a half-gallon mason jar, taking care to leave a minimum of an inch at the top.
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Stir in the sea salt and orange extract. Screw on the lid and leave on the kitchen counter for two days. Refrigerate.
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After chilling, enjoy this lightly effervescent, probiotic beverage!
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For additional carbonation, I recommend a secondary ferment by bottling the cultured OJ to transform it into carbonated orangina.
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The orangina will last a month or two in the refrigerator and will develop an appealing orange/banana-like flavor after a few days.
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Always open bottles of orangina when very cold. Never shake the bottles, or you will make a mess when they are opened!