Festive fermented drinks

Cultures Club – Festive Fermented Drinks Monday 7 December | 5–7pm | YourSpace.Sutton Join us to explore kombucha and other fermented drinks, with a festive twist. We'll experiment with seasonal fruits, spices and flavours to create naturally fizzy drinks that are perfect for Christmas celebrations, a little different from the usual festive drinks and lovely to share. Festive flavours to experiment with Christmas cranberry & orange - Kombucha with cranberries, orange peel, cinnamon and star anise. Spiced apple & ginger - Apple juice, fresh ginger, cinnamon and a little clove. Pomegranate & rosemary - Pomegranate, lime, rosemary and a touch of ginger. Pear & cardamom - Pear, cardamom, vanilla and fresh lemon. Mulled berry fizz - Hibiscus tea, mixed berries, orange and warming spices. Tropical Christmas - Pineapple, turmeric, ginger and lime in water kefir. Fermented ginger beer - Make a ginger bug and discover how to create naturally fizzy ginger drinks.

What will you learn? Introduction to fermentation: Understand how fermentation works, the role of beneficial bacteria and yeasts, and how it transforms everyday ingredients. Kombucha basics: Learn about SCOBY, how kombucha is made, how to flavour it and how to create a second fermentation for a naturally fizzy drink. Festive flavour combinations: Explore how to combine seasonal fruits, spices, herbs and botanicals to create interesting Christmas-inspired drinks. Making fermented drinks: Learn practical techniques for making kombucha, fruit ferments and naturally sparkling drinks. Balancing flavours: Experiment with sweetness, acidity, spices and aromatics to create drinks that taste delicious. Bottling and storage: Understand how to bottle, store and look after fermented drinks safely, including managing carbonation. Taking fermentation home: Learn how to continue experimenting with different flavours and make fermented drinks part of everyday life. Discover a different way to celebrate the festive season – making delicious, colourful, naturally fermented drinks that are interesting, full of flavour and a little different from the usual Christmas drinks.