Sima

Description

A refreshing, slightly fermented and fizzy lemonade-like drink with scandinavian origins, a perfect summer beverage.

This recipe is for a single 2-quart jar of sima

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 1-2 large lemons
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon yeast
• 2-4 raisins

Steps

1. Bring the water to a steady boil.

2. Slice the lemons thinly and remove the ends with a lot of white pith (you can also zest the lemons and then remove the white pith from the remaining lemon before slicing).

3. Place the sliced lemons and sugar into a container >= 2 quarts

4. Pour boiling water into the container, over the lemons and sugar, it is best to pre-heat the container in the boiling water if using glass to prevent shattering.

5. Wait for the mixture to reach room temperature then add the yeast.

6. Sit uncovered for 12-24 hours or until the surface is bubbling.

7. Strain and seal the sima in a container, add 1/2 tablespoon white sugar and optionally 1-2 rasins per quart.

8. Let sit in fridge for 1-2 days, then keep refrigerated and serve cool.