The Best & Easiest Kvass Recipe

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4.8

453 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    25 Servings

  • Calories

    113 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Russian, Ukrainian

The Best & Easiest Kvass Recipe

This classic kvass is made with sweet apple juice and fermented to bubbly, tangy perfection. A classic Slavic refreshment that can be enjoyed by the whole family! 

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Ingredients

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  • 10 qt warm water
  • 1 qt apple juice
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp dry yeast
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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a large plastic container or a couple of sealable pitchers.
  2. Cover the kvass and allow it to sit for 24-48 hours in a warm place to ferment. The longer it sits, the stronger the tangy flavor will be.
  3. Refrigerate, serve cold, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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