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Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Soda)

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mexicandrinksfermentedpineapple

Ingredients

  • skins and core of 1 pineapple
  • a few chunks of pineapple
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • a few cloves
  • filtered water

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Method

Fermentation times vary; drink at peak fizz. The creator prefers brown sugar over white.
  1. Rinse the pineapple skins with a brush and water only, avoiding acidic or alkaline soaks.
  2. Pack the skins, core, and pineapple chunks into a half-gallon mason jar.
  3. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
  4. Fill the jar with filtered water.
  5. Cover with a cloth or loose lid and leave on the counter until very bubbly, about 48 hours.
  6. Strain into swing-top bottles, seal, and leave about 6 hours to build carbonation.
  7. Chill and open carefully, as the soda foams up on opening.