Holiday Spiced Apple Chili Water Kefir Soda

By Master Brewer, Leeza

Holiday Spiced Apple Chili Water Kefir Soda

Type: Soda, Holiday

Flavour: Spiced/Earthy

Benefits: anti-inflammatory, gut health, immunity, antioxidants

Holiday Spiced Apple Chili Water Kefir Soda

A sparkling holiday ferment to bring joy from the inside out

There’s something magical about winter drinks that warm you from the inside out, and this week’s recipe does exactly that — without the alcohol, sugar crash, or heavy holiday syrup. Meet our newest creation: a spiced-apple, cinnamon, chilli-kissed water kefir soda that brings real Joy On The Inside with every bubbly sip.

Fresh apple, warming cinnamon, and a subtle heat from red chili peppers blend together into a sparkling probiotic drink that’s bold, cozy, and just a little unexpected — perfect for the holiday season. If you love festive flavours with a twist, you’re going to adore this one.

And yes… the cinnamon sticks really do expand in the bottle (holiday magic!), so choose the skinny ones!

A glass bottle & garnished glass of holiday spiced apple chilli water kefir soda with fresh ingredients

Holiday Spiced Apple Chili Water Kefir Soda

Leeza
Servings

4

Category

Soda



A warm, spicy holiday ferment made with apple, cinnamon, and red chili peppers. This sparkling water kefir soda brings festive heat and billions of probiotics in every sip.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups first ferment
  • 1 cup chopped apples or 1/2 cup fresh pressed apple juice 
  • 2 red chili peppers
  • 2 cinnamon sticks  or 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

  1. Make the first ferment and leave the jar in a warm place for 24–48 hours.
  2. Add chopped apple (or juice), red chili peppers, and cinnamon sticks into a clean swivel-top bottle.
  3. Strain your water kefir grains, then pour the first ferment into the bottle using a funnel.
  4. Seal up the swivel top bottle and leave it in a warm place for 24 hours for the second ferment.
  5. Open slowly, strain and enjoy!
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