Poppi drinks are a delicious way to get your probiotics (apple cider vinegar has amazing health benefits, like better digestion and heightened immune support)! Recipe on how to create your own personal style poppi-esque drink at home.
How to Make Poppi-Style Drink
A homemade poppi-style drink is simple to make, and you can modify the recipe. Mix together apple cider vinegar, fruit juice, and soda water, and balance it with different flavors and sweeteners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Bottled Sparkling Water (the fizz is what makes this drink so refreshing)
- Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon): Choose the raw, unfiltered version for optimal probiotic results.
- Fruit Juice of Your Choice: 1 tsp — opt for fresh or organic juices, like orange, berry, or pineapple; this will add natural sweetness and flavor.
- 1 tsp honey or agave nectar (optional): Depending on how sweet you like it.
- Garnish options: Fresh fruit slices or herbs — A few ideas are lemon slices, berries, mint leaves, or basil for another added aroma and flavor.
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a glass or pitcher, fill with sparkling water and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the juice or sweetener if using. Sweeten to taste.
- Shake Well: Stir this mixed well to make sure that the apple cider vinegar is distributed throughout the drink.
- Relax and Decorate: You can add Ice cubes, fresh fruit slices, or herbs to garnish to improve the presentation.
- Pour and Enjoy: Pour into a glass immediately after blending.
Serving Suggestions
- Paired with food: Use during meals or as a snack to help wrap foods better to digest and give flavor.
- Add Prebiotic Boost: Combine with prebiotic-containing foods like bananas or oats to maximize gut health benefits.
- Hydration: Enjoy & Consume Water to Keep hydrated helps with Nutrient Absorption
- Morning Kickstart: Mix with True Clarity and a healthy breakfast to lead your day by example.
- Evening Relaxation: Bring calm to your day with the perfect tea or herbal blend and claim your space.
Tips and variations
- Make it Fancy: Dress-up your drinks with citrus slices, fresh mint, or any other edible flowers you may have on hand for a better looking beverage.
- Perfect cooling: Use chilled glass and ice cube made from the same juice so that you can keep the drink cool without losing taste.
- Flavor Blast: Spice it — simmer in a little cinnamon or ginger; you get lots of great flavor boosts with very few calories.
Preparation Time
- Takes approximately 5 minutes
- Serves 1
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 30 calories
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 0g
Note: I am not a nutritionist, this can be just an approximation; the values may change according to what ingredients and which quantities you use.
Ingredient Substitutes
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Use lemon juice if you prefer a lighter taste to apple cider vinegar.
- Honey/Agave Nectar: Maple syrup or stevia for vegan options.
- Caffeine Free: Caffeine is optional; add a shot of espresso for extra pep! Sparkling Water / Coconut water or kombucha if you like something less bitter and a little sweet with added electrolytes; good mimosa alternative (be sure to ask for it Caffeinated)
- Fruit Syrup: Stir in a dash of an all-natural fruit syrup (raspberry or peach, take it up from OK to WOW.)
- Coconut Cream: To achieve a smoothie with a rich and creamy texture, as well as healthy fat, add some coconut cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?
Use apple cider vinegar (preserves more of the probiotics) or mild vinegars such as white wine or rice vinegar (but can affect probiotics and flavor profile).
How Can This Drink Be Made Keto?
Sweeten the recipe by choosing a zero-calorie sweetener such as erythritol or stevia and choose low-carb juices like lemon, lime among others that will give more of an effect for the same amount of sweetness.
How can I fizzy it up?
Using very cold sparkling water will make your drink fizzier and mixing lightly will give you a lighter, bubbler beverage; you can also add more sparkling water if desired.
How do I fix the taste if my drink is too tart?
If you are using a sour drink, then start with sweetener and/or a fruit juice of your choice while tasting as you go until it is at your desired sweetness. If need be, adjust vinegar proportions or use a less acidic variety.
Conclusion
Homemade Poppi-Style Drink Recipe, Easy, Delicious & Customizable Ideas: Probiotic Soft Drink Variations — Get Creative with Flavours + Garnishes Cheers to good gut health
Poppi Soda Drink Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine Ingredients
In a glass or pitcher, fill with sparkling water and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the juice or sweetener if using. Sweeten to taste.
Shake Well
Stir this mixed well to make sure that the apple cider vinegar is distributed throughout the drink.
Relax and Decorate
You can add Ice cubes, fresh fruit slices, or herbs to garnish to improve the presentation.
Pour and Enjoy
Pour into a glass immediately after blending.
