Things have been a bit flat lately.
But the new Spike Your Juice kit should bring back that twinkle in your eye.
Inspired by federweisser, a young wine imbibed by Germans and their neighbors during fall months, SYJ turns plain old juice into a sparkling, boozy beverage to call your own.
Start with a big bottle of your liquid of choice (go grape for authenticity, try cherry for kicks), add a packet of magical powder (okay, it’s a special formulation of yeast and sugar), and seal with the air lock and rubber stopper. Wait 24 hours before taking a sample swig; after 48 it should be ready to swill.
Your homemade bubbly will last for weeks but will lose carbonation over time.
Though your enthusiasm won’t fizzle out.
Available online at spikeyourjuice.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Spike Your Juice