Tropical Tepache Twist

Tepache is a traditional Mexican fermented drink that is easily prepared at home. It is made using pineapple peel for a zero waste version, and it can also be made with chai. This sweet and flavorful drink is typically fermented for several days and served fresh. The fermentation process can be explosive, so it's important to monitor it carefully. Tepache can be flavored with various spices such as cinnamon, ginger, pink berries, or cloves, adding a unique twist to the traditional recipe.

Tropical Tepache Twist

A traditional Mexican fermented drink made with pineapple peel and flavored with spices for a unique twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1 organic whole pineapple
  • 2 liters mineral water
  • 7/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin from the pineapple and cut it into pieces.
  2. Place the pineapple skin, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a large jar.
  3. Cover the ingredients with 2 liters of water and seal the jar tightly.
  4. Gently shake the jar to mix the ingredients well and leave it at room temperature.
  5. Over the next 4 to 5 days, shake the jar 3 times a day to aid in the fermentation process.
  6. Once the drink is ready to be filtered, a good layer of foam will form on top.
  7. When the foam appears, filter the mixture into a sealable bottle and leave it at room temperature for 12 hours to allow the tepache to become sparkling.