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Hard Seltzer

A refreshing and customizable homemade hard seltzer, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 days
Total Time 7 days 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 5 gallons of water filtered or spring
  • 2 cups of sugar table sugar or corn sugar
  • 1 packet of champagne yeast
  • Flavoring agents fruit puree, extract, or herbs
  • 1 cup of lemon juice optional, for acidity

Equipment

  • Fermentation vessel (5-gallon carboy or bucket)
  • A Hydrometer
  • Airlock and stopper
  • Bottling equipment (bottles, caps, capper)
  • Large pot for boiling
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Funnel

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling 1 gallon of the water in a large pot.
  2. Once boiling, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
  3. Remove the pot from heat and add the remaining water to cool down the mixture.
  4. Once cooled to around 70-75°F, pour the mixture into your fermentation vessel.
  5. Sprinkle the champagne yeast on top of the mixture.
  6. Seal the fermentation vessel with the airlock and place it in a dark, warm area.
  7. Let it ferment for 1-2 weeks, checking occasionally.
  8. Once fermentation is complete, add your flavoring agents.

Notes

Experiment with different flavors and enjoy your homemade hard seltzer chilled.