Recipe: Probiotic Basil Turmeric Soda

Living Drinks for a Happy Gut.

Probiotic. Refreshing. Summer-spiced.

Probiotic Basil Turmeric Soda

Refreshment that works: This homemade soda combines the golden power of turmeric with the freshness of basil. Naturally fermented with an active Turmeric Bug – your sparkling culture for probiotic summer drinks. This soda is not only an eye-catcher in the glass, but also a real gift for your gut flora. Cheers to your Happy Gut!

The Turmeric Bug is a fermented starter based on water, turmeric, sugar, and optionally ginger. It provides live microorganisms that naturally ferment your soda – without artificial additives.

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Preparation for your drink

For this recipe, you will need active Turmeric Bug. Please allow some preparation time and start your Turmeric Bug at least 5-7 days before preparing the drink. We show you how to do this in our guide on how to start a Turmeric Bug.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp Turmeric Bug (active & bubbly)
• 100 ml water
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Fresh basil leaves
• optional: ½ tsp honey or agave syrup

Preparation of the drink

(2nd fermentation)

1. Mix in a glass:
   • 4 tbsp Turmeric Bug
   • 100 ml chilled mineral water
   • 1 tsp lime juice
   • Fresh basil leaves
     
     
2. Serve immediately on decorative ice
3. Optional: Garnish with fermented lemon slices, ginger or turmeric