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Cherry Almond Second Ferment Kombucha

Skip the soda and make your own healthy, fizzy drink at home! This easy second ferment kombucha recipe uses cherries and almond extract for a delicious “Dr. Pepper” flavor your whole family will love. Perfect for beginners—step-by-step instructions included.
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Course: Drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Fermenting Time: 4 days
Total Time: 4 days 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas
Cost: Varies

Equipment

  • Glass Jar w/Lid or a swing-top bottle
  • Strainer
  • Funnel if using a swing top bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherries fresh or frozen, or ¼ cup cherry juice
  • 1 quart kombucha
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Place cherries in the bottom of a clean quart jar.
  • Pour in almond extract.
  • Pour in kombucha until the jar is full.
  • Cap the jar tight with a two-part jar lid.
  • Leave on a countertop in a warm room. Periodically check the pop-top on the lid. If it no longer pops, burp the jar by releasing a bit of air out of it, and then screw the cap back on tight.
  • After 4-5 days on the counter, your kombucha should be showing bubbles and signs of carbonation. At this point, you can transfer your kombucha into a bottle, or leave it in the jar.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy kombucha within 1-2 weeks for best flavor.

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Notes

Recipe Variations:
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This is where you can make second-ferment kombucha your own:
  • Dehydrated or Freeze-Dried Cherries – When our trees aren’t producing, we love using the dehydrated or freeze-dried cherries from our summer harvest.
  • Juice – Flavor with juice instead of whole fruit (just stick to about 15–20% juice per bottle).
  • Other Fruits – Use other fruits like peaches, pineapple, mango, or berries.
  • Other Extracts – Swap in different extracts like homemade vanilla extract, as well as chocolate, orange, lemon, or maple extract.
  • Herbs and Spices – I love incorporating herbs from my cottage garden into my recipes. Try lavender and peach, mint and citrus, or apple with cinnamon and cloves.
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Storage Instructions:
Once your kombucha has the level of fizz you want, move it to the fridge. Cold storage slows fermentation and keeps it from exploding bottles (yes, that can happen if left too long at room temperature). For the best flavor, drink it within 1–2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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