This is a non-alcoholic, clear, yeast-sparkled drink from Finland. They enjoy this during the summertime.
2 | cups | cranberry juice |
8 | cups | water |
1/8 | teaspoon | active dry yeast |
1-2 | cups | sugar (depending on if the juice is sweetened) |
Heat the juice and water to boiling. Dissolve the sugar in it and let stand until lukewarm. Add the yeast and stir (but do not add the yeast until the liquid has cooled, or it will not work). To test for the correct temperature, place a few drops of the liquid on your wrist, if it feels neither warm or cold, it is the right temperature.) Pour into a non-metallic container. Let stand overnight or until little bubbles appear around the edge of the liquid. Pour into sterilized bottles with an airtight cap. Close tightly. Let stand at room temperature about 3 days, or until the liquid has bubbles in it. Chill and store in refrigerator or a cool place until you wish to serve it. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.