For those interested in a cool vegetal summer tonic, beet kvass is for you.

While we’ve talked about the fermented beverage kvass made of bread/ grains, this version is made entirely our out just beets. It’s certainly possible to substitute many-a different vegetable.

The process is as simple as cutting or grating beets and covering with water with a modest pinch of salt. Then let it ferment out at room temperature. After about three days or so hopefully the beets have given up a lot of their color and flavor and you have a dark scarlet brine. Give it a strain- being sure to cook up the lightly fermented solids. You can enjoy your beverage here, maybe with an ice cube or you can take it one step further.

Consider popping a tightened screw lid on it and let it ferment another day or so. Throw the jar in the fridge to cool and now you can enjoy a refreshingly cool effervecent, living drink!