DIY Probiotic Soda: 3 Easy Recipes with Ginger Bug

DIY Probiotic Soda: 3 Easy Recipes with Ginger Bug

Craving a fizzy drink that actually supports your gut health?These homemade probiotic sodas are naturally bubbly, easy to make, and packed with feel-good flavor. Using a ginger bug as your natural fermenting starter, you can create bubbly probiotic sodas with simple ingredients and just a few essential tools.

To make the process super easy, we recommend using our Complete Fermentation Kit  and Tough Bands—rust-proof, reusable screw bands that are perfect for securing fermentation lids.

Below are three easy-to-follow recipes using a two-step fermentation method. All you need to get started is an active ginger bug, Masontops fermenting tools, clean Mason jars, and flip-topbottles.

The flavors are light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather—ideal for sunny afternoons or your next backyard gathering.

Each recipe yields approximately 500 ml of probiotic soda.

Don’t have a ginger bug yet? No worries—you can find our instructions on how to make one here.

What You'll Need for All Recipes:

• Active ginger bug
• Flip-top bottles or tight-sealing glass bottles
• Masontops Complete Fermentation Kit
• Tough Bands
• Fine mesh strainer (optional)
• Funnel

Step 1: Make Your Flavored Base

You’ll combine fruit, herbs/spices, sweetener, and water to create your soda base.

🍓 Strawberry & Vanilla Soda

• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp pure honey/maple syrup
• 2 cups non-chlorinated water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp ginger bug

🍒 Cherry & Ginger Soda

• 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
• 1-2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 2 cups non-chlorinated water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp ginger bug

🍊 Orange & Sage

• 1/2 cup orange juice (1-2 oranges freshly squeezed)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (1-2 lemons freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 tsp orange zest
• 2-3 sage leaves
• 2 tbsp pure honey
• 2 cups non-chlorinated water
  
• 2 tbsp ginger bug

Instructions for the Flavored Base & First Fermentation:

1. In a clean Mason jar, add all ingredients except the water.
2. Muddle with the Pickle Packer to release the flavors.
3. Add water and stir until well mixed.
4. Cover with the Pickle Pipe and secure with a Tough Band.
5. Let sit at room temperature (65–75°F) for 1–3 days. You can taste it daily.
6. Once it tastes slightly tangy and shows some bubbles, it’s ready for step 2.

Step 2: Second Fermentation (for Carbonation):

1. Strain the liquid (optional for a smoother soda).
2. Pour into clean flip-top bottles using a funnel, leaving about 3 inch of headspace.
3. Seal bottles tightly.
4. Let sit at room temperature for 1–3 days to carbonate.
5. Burp bottles daily by opening them carefully to release pressure.
6. Once fizzy, refrigerate.

Enjoy Your Homemade Soda!

Your sodas are now naturally bubbly, flavorful, and full of live probiotics. Serve chilled and enjoy! These are a great alternative to commercial soft drinks, with the added bonus of supporting gut health.

If you find the flavour to be too strong, you can mix your probiotic soda with water before serving for a lighter version!

* customize the amount of flavourings to your own liking! 

Grab your Masontops tools to make this recipe: