Ginger Bug

I've been experimenting with lots of fermented foods, so I decided to try my hand at a natural soda!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Add grated ginger and water to a 1 liter jar.
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Add sugar and mix thoroughly.
- 3
Cover the jar with a paper towel and secure with a rubber band. If using a mason jar with a 2 part lid, invert the cap and screw the ring on as usual.
- 4
Leave the mixture in a warm area and feed it every day with another teaspoon each of grated ginger and sugar.
- 5
Once the mixture is bubbling, it is ready to use.
- 6
To make a soda, combine 1 liter of any sweetened fruit juice and 1/4 cup of ginger bug (strain out grated ginger) in a swingtop bottle. Let this mixture sit on your counter, releasing the gas every day or two by opening the bottle, until it reaches desired carbonation. Refrigerate to slow further carbonation.
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Notes: Only use wooden or plastic spoon to mix ginger bug as metal will have a negative effect on the bacteria. Tap water will hinder or prevent bacteria from growing; it is best to use bottled spring water. Instead of fruit juice, you can use a sweetened drink of your own making.
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