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Water Kefir with Basil and Frozen Watermelon

Ingredients:
For the basil syrup:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Water
- Sugar (adjust to taste)
- Lemon juice
For the second fermentation:
- 500 ml water kefir (after first fermentation)
- basil syrup
For serving:
- Frozen watermelon, cut into cubes
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Preparing the basil syrup:
- Soak the basil leaves in water for 24 hours.
- Strain the basil leaves. Add sugar and lemon juice to the water and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Let the syrup cool.
Second fermentation of water kefir:
- Add few tablespoons of basil syrup to the water kefir prepared after the first fermentation.
- Let it ferment for a day or so, depending on the temperature.
- After the second fermentation, place the kefir in the fridge.
Serving:
Cut the frozen watermelon into cubes and place them in a glass. Pour in the chilled water kefir. Add a fresh basil leaf for garnish and aroma.



