According to the assurances of many, kvass was prepared in ancient Egypt. But it was in Russia that he became a national drink. Made from barley and rye malt, it has a bright taste, is capable of energizing, normalizes metabolic processes in the human body, and has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. So why not prepare this healthy refreshing drink, but not according to the classic recipe, but by making it original?
Milk kvass recipe
Milk kvass is easy to prepare, it will amaze you with its original taste. Recommended for all milk lovers.
We will need:
- 50 g of yeast;
- 5 liters of milk;
- 220 g of sugar.
Mix sugar and milk, bring to a boil. Refrigerate to room temperature. Dissolve yeast with a little warm milk, pour into chilled milk, stir. Cover the dishes with a lid, put them in a warm place, let the kvass ferment for six hours. Then bottle it, put it in a cool place for fermentation and aging.
Lemon kvass recipe
For lovers of sour lemon, you can offer the original lemon kvass, which perfectly refreshes and helps to strengthen the immune system.
We will need:
- 500 g of sugar;
- 150 ml of lemon juice;
- 4.5 liters of water;
- 220 g of raisins;
- a pinch of cinnamon.
Pour sugar into water, bring to a boil, refrigerate, pour in lemon juice, add cinnamon and diluted yeast. Stir, remove the mixture for five hours in a warm place. Pour the finished drink into bottles into which you want to put the raisins. Store in a cool place. It is advisable to let the lemon kvass brew for three days.
Currant kvass recipe
Summer version of a refreshing and very healthy kvass. Here you will not have to wait long for it to infuse.
We will need:
- 30 g of yeast;
- 1 kg of black currant;
- 4 liters of water;
- 500 g of sugar.
Grind the berries in a mortar, cover with hot water, bring to a boil. Insist for two hours, then strain the liquid, combine with diluted yeast (diluted in warm water). Pour in sugar, remove for a day, bottle, cork tightly. After twelve hours you can drink ready-made currant kvass.
