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Dandelion Soda Recipe

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This naturally fermented Dandelion Soda is a bubbly, golden drink made with dandelion petals, citrus, and a bit of sugar. It’s wild-fermented using the natural yeasts found on the flowers, creating a lightly sweet, herbal soda that’s refreshing and full of probiotic goodness.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 cups fresh dandelion petals (green parts removed)

  • 1/2 gallon (8 cups) water

  • 1/2 cup sugar (white or cane)

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • Juice of 1 orange (optional, for a fruity twist)

  • 1 small piece of fresh ginger (optional, for extra flavor)

  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

  • 1–2 quart-sized glass jars or a 1/2-gallon jar

  • Cloth or coffee filter + rubber band for covering

Instructions

  1. Harvest and prep:
    Collect dandelion flowers from a clean, unsprayed area. Pull off just the yellow petals and discard the green bases (they’re bitter).

  2. Make the base:
    In a large saucepan, bring water to a simmer. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add dandelion petals, lemon juice and zest, orange juice (if using), ginger, and sea salt.

  3. Cool and ferment:
    Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Pour into a clean jar, cover with a cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band, and leave at room temperature (65–75°F) for 2–3 days to ferment.

  4. Check for fizz:
    After 2 days, taste for mild bubbles and tang. If fizzy and slightly sour, it’s ready. Strain and pour into clean swing-top or screw-cap bottles.

  5. Refrigerate and enjoy:
    Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Open bottles carefully as natural pressure builds up. Serve chilled over ice.

Notes

  • Fermentation speed depends on temperature and wild yeast activity.

  • If no bubbles appear after 3 days, stir in 1 tsp of active ginger bug or whey for a kickstart.

  • Always “burp” sealed bottles daily to avoid over-carbonation.

 

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