Soda Pop Substitute

[palani]

Believe it or not this doesn't taste as bad as it sounds. In fact I actually like it.

About 12 oz of water with 2 tsp of raw non-filtered organic apple cider vinegar and about 6 drops of stevia for sweetening. Honey can also be used.

http://www.bragg.com/FAQ/faq_applecider.html

Grape Juice, water, (half and half) and 1/3 cup of whey, leave to sit out for 3-4 days, AWESOME!

Henry Franklin

[weasel]

friday night i made me a batch of root beer--ginger, juniper, dandelion, sassafrass, etc. i'll let you know if it actually turns into something worth drinking, should be done in a day or so.

[palani]

weasel

Do you use actual roots or buy the makings? Also, is there sugar added in the mix?

Henry

Words fail me on this one. Is this an ethnic drink? Are you permitted to drive after you drink it? :-}

[weasel]

i used the real deal, not extract. And it came out great! I used old Corona bottles, and its a golden brown color, so if you didn't know better you'd think it was beer. I'll make another batch in a week or so, but with less juniper or ginger this time, and more sassafrass. Only problem I faced with the first run was a sediment that developed in the bottom of the bottles, probably from the fermentation of the yeast. Not a disaster, I just don't want floaties in my root beer.

That's an affirmative on the sugar. I used 2.5cups for a 2gallon recipe, which may be a bit much, but i was following directions. I'm sure it ferments a bit over the few days that it has to set, but not enough to be worth your while.

[palani]

Weasel

Reference to ethnic drink was for Henry. I am fond of root beer but have never made it.

An ethnic drink would be one that people from a specific geographic region would make. You know, like Chinese food is ethnic.

An example would be glugg (I think that is a Polish/Norweigen/Swedish christmas drink

Glugg

* 5 c. apple juice
* 2 c. sugar
* 6 cinnamon sticks
* 12 whole cloves
* 2 oranges
* 8 c. burgundy
* 2 c. brandy
* 2 c. spiced rum



Mix apple juice, sugar and spices in a large pot. Squeeze oranges into pot, add peels as well. Bring mixture to a hard boil, stirring frequently. Boil until reduced to approximately 4 cups. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Add wine, brandy and rum. Return to low heat to keep hot. Do Not allow to boil. The Glugg is ready to serve as soon as it comes up to temperature. Allow any leftover glugg to cool to room temperature and return to wine bottle. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week and reheated in microwave.

Originally Posted by palani

Henry

Words fail me on this one. Is this an ethnic drink? Are you permitted to drive after you drink it? :-}

HA HA HA HA HA HA.

ROFLMAO.

No, it is not an "ethnic" drink. Now, if you add some peyote to it, or some hashish, THEN maybe it'd be an ethnic drink.


It is simply soda. if it has any alcohol at all, it is so little that you wouldn't notice.

We make whey, when we make cream cheese [making cream cheese also produces whey]. We use the whey to make sauerkraut, pickled beets, soda, and other things.

Whey is very healthy for the body.

If you have ever tasted grape crush, this is 10x better. No joke.


Henry Franklin

[palani]

Henry

What proportion juice and water to the 1/3 cup of whey? Is it like a quart each or a gallon each?

Also, is it left in a cool place like a basement or root cellar or on a kitchen counter? Is it covered with cheesecloth or a screw on lid on or a water seal like they use to make wine? How do you keep bugs from getting in?

Originally Posted by palani

Henry

What proportion juice and water to the 1/3 cup of whey? Is it like a quart each or a gallon each?

Also, is it left in a cool place like a basement or root cellar or on a kitchen counter? Is it covered with cheesecloth or a screw on lid on or a water seal like they use to make wine? How do you keep bugs from getting in?

Let me get the recipe from my wife, and I will post it.

You use an airtight lid in glass jar, on the countertop.

We eat the bugs... (Just kidding)

Henry Franklin