Pina Colada Water Kefir Recipe

Name: Pina Colada Kefir Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 10 Oz Water Kefir from a completed primary fermentation; 2 Oz Coconut Water; 1/8 Cup Chopped Pineapple; 1/8 Cup Frozen Coconut Chunks; 16 Oz Swing Top Bottles; Funnel; Measuring Spoons; Blender

Escape to the tropics with every sip of our refreshing Pina Colada Water Kefir

When it comes to classic, sweet, and delicious drinks, we all know Pina Coladas are amongst the favorites. Pina Coladas originated in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the 1950s. Shortly after its invention- the fruity cocktail became a staple to all vacation spots around the world.

What’s not to love about the mixture of pineapple and coconuts? Tropical and sweet, both of their flavors unite with the bubbly, tangy taste of water kefir to produce a refreshing tropical flavor. Coconut water adds a sweet and nutty taste to the kefir and pineapple’s bold tropical flavor harmonizes with the water kefirs tangy punch and lays a solid framework for the pina colada to shine in its unique sweet, juicy light.

PRIMARY VS SECONDARY FERMENTATION

It’s important to note that brewing homemade water kefir is almost always a two-step fermentation process. Brewing water kefir is only a one-step process for those who prefer unflavored and mostly flat water kefir. Otherwise, the steps consist of a primary fermentation and secondary fermentation.

Primary Fermentation: The primary fermentation is the first step of the water kefir brewing process. This is where your water kefir grains transform regular sugar water into the tart and slightly sweet water kefir we love. At the end of this stage, you will have finished water kefir, but it will be flat and, depending on the source of sugar used, unflavored.
Secondary Fermentation: The secondary fermentation is the step where you bottle, carbonate, and flavor your water kefir by the addition of sugar and flavors. This step is essentially adding a bit of sugar/flavor to each airtight bottle and letting it ferment a little longer, allowing the yeast to carbonate the beverage in an airtight environment naturally.

Since this recipe is for the secondary fermentation, to make this recipe, you will need to have water kefir that has finished the primary fermentation and is ready to bottle.

INGREDIENTS

Water Kefir: You need water kefir that has completed primary fermentation and is ready to bottle and flavor.
Pineapple: Tropical gold. Pineapples are sweet, sour, juicy, and packed full of nutrition. Known to help reduce inflammation and ease a sore throat. Feel free to use canned pineapple if you have it!
Frozen Coconut Chunks: Coconuts are known for their sweet, nutty, and vanilla flavor.
Coconut Water: Has the taste of freshly cracked coconut.
Coconut Flakes (Optional): This will be used for garnishing before serving.

SECONDARY FERMENTATION PREPARATION

This recipe makes one 16 fluid ounce bottle. Before beginning this recipe, you will want to:

Reserve your grains from your completed primary fermentation and set them aside. You will use these grains as your starter for your next batch of water kefir.
With your water kefir grains placed aside, you will have all the finished water kefir separated and ready to bottle. These bottles are the most popular as they are considered the best bottles for water kefir secondary fermentation, but any other airtight bottles made for carbonation will work.

INGREDIENTS

Water Kefir: You need water kefir that has completed primary fermentation and is ready to bottle and flavor.
Pineapple: Tropical gold. Pineapples are sweet, sour, juicy, and packed full of nutrition. Known to help reduce inflammation and ease a sore throat. Feel free to use canned pineapple if you have it!
Frozen Coconut Chunks: Coconuts are known for their sweet, nutty, and vanilla flavor.
Coconut Water: Has the taste of freshly cracked coconut.
Coconut Flakes (Optional): This will be used for garnishing before serving.

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SECONDARY FERMENTATION PREPARATION

This recipe makes one 16 fluid ounce bottle. Before beginning this recipe, you will want to:

Reserve your grains from your completed primary fermentation and set them aside. You will use these grains as your starter for your next batch of water kefir.
With your water kefir grains placed aside, you will have all the finished water kefir separated and ready to bottle. These bottles are the most popular as they are considered the best bottles for water kefir secondary fermentation, but any other airtight bottles made for carbonation will work.

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Pina Colada Kefir Recipe

Recipe by Fermentaholics Course: Water Kefir Recipe, Water Kefir, Pina Colada Water Kefir, Pina ColadaCuisine: Water KefirDifficulty: Easy

16 FL Oz Bottles

1

Bottles

Prep time

10

minutes

Second Fermentation

1-3 Days

This Pina Colada water kefir recipe is for one 16 fluid-ounce bottle. For a quart batch, make two bottles. To scale this recipe to a quart batch, multiply the ingredients by two or toggle the serving size up to two above. Before bottling your water kefir, remove the water kefir grains and reserve them for your next batch.

Ingredients

10 Oz Water Kefir from a completed primary fermentation
2 Oz Coconut Water
1/8 Cup Chopped Pineapple
1/8 Cup Frozen Coconut Chunks
SUPPLIES
16 Oz Swing Top Bottles
Funnel
Measuring Spoons
Blender

Directions

Using a blender, puree the chopped pineapple, frozen coconut, and coconut water into a puree.
Add the puree to the bottle using a funnel.
Top bottle off with water kefir, leaving about 1 to 2 inches of head-space. Tightly place the cap on the bottle.
Using a funnel, slowly pour Water Kefir into the bottle, ensuring there is about one inch of headspace left from the top of the bottle. The Water Kefir may foam up as you pour so be sure to pour carefully.
Keep the bottle at room temperature for 2-10 days; it will carbonate faster at higher temperatures and slower when cold.
Burp the bottle as necessary to release excess pressure. This is done by removing the cap to allow built-up pressure to escape then placing the cap back on.
Chill in the refrigerator once you’re happy with the carbonation levels. Based on preference, you can serve as is or strain before drinking.

Notes

First-time brewers may find it helpful to substitute a glass bottle for a plastic bottle of equal size. Fill the plastic bottle as directed above, leaving 1-2 inches of empty headspace at the top. This plastic bottle will now be used as a pressure gauge. Once this bottle becomes rock solid, you will know the remaining are ready. This method can help prevent bottle bombs.
Sprinkle shaved coconut onto the top of your drink before serving.