You might be hesitant to add basil to a drink recipe, however basil has so many great properties that you will wish you had tried this sooner! Basil is very helpful in aiding with digestion as well as it works as a great anti-inflammatory. Blueberries are known as the king of antioxidants. Combining blueberries with basil make this a super recipe for optimal health.

BLUEBERRY BASIL RECIPE

MAKES: about 4 cups

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups first ferment

1/2 cup blueberries lightly squeezed

5 leaves pinched fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Make the first ferment and leave the jar in a warm place for 24-48 hours.

• Strain the grains and add the ingredients to the swivel top bottle with the first ferment water kefir.

• Seal up the swivel top bottle and leave it in a warm place for 24 hours for the second ferment.

• Open slowly, strain and enjoy!

NEED TO KNOW:

This Blueberry Basil soda will give your immune system a boost of over 30 billion LIVE probiotics, magnesium, B vitamins, folate, vitamin K, electrolytes, enzymes, antioxidants and vitamin C.

Refrigerate immediately. It can last there for up to 8 weeks before it turns to vinegar.