Lemon KvasAlcoholic

Ingredients for a "Lemon Kvas"

• Yeast
• Water
• Lemons
• Sugar
• Raisins
• Beer

Quantities for one drink:

• 1 Envelope Dry Yeast
• 10 Qt Water
• 6 Lemons
• 2 Cups Sugar
• 1 Cup Raisins
• 12 oz Beer

Blending Instructions:

• Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water
• Boil remaining water and pour into a large stone crock
• Add pitted halves of lemons, sugar, and raisins and mix until sugar dissolves
• Cool to lukewarm
• Add beer and yeast mixture
• Cover with cheesecloth and ferment at room temperature for 24 hours
• Strain liquid through muslin
• Store in sealed glass jars or bottles
• Keep for 3 to 4 days before serving