Hard Seltzer, Iced Tea, Kombucha, and Cider: How to Make Your Own Boozy Fermented Drinks (Emma Christensen)

An easy and accessible guide to making hard fizzy drinks—from seltzer and iced tea to kombucha and cider—at home from the author of True Brews.

“Emma Christensen’s latest fermented tour de force is equal parts educational and entertaining, providing a recipe-driven road map to the rapidly expanding drinking world.”—Joshua M. Bernstein, author of The Complete Beer Course

Imagine coming home from the farmers market and making a delicious batch of all-natural Strawberry Hard Kombucha. Or treating yourself to a Blackberry Hard Seltzer after picking a batch of blackberries during an afternoon walk. Or whipping up a few gallons of Mai Tai Hard Iced Tea to share at backyard barbecues this summer. And the best part? These homemade drinks are easy and budget-friendly, and expert homebrewer Emma Christensen has got you covered!

Whether you want to recreate your favorite canned drink or flex your own creative muscles with all-natural ingredients, Emma will be with you every step of the way, ensuring every batch is a success. Hard Seltzer, Iced Tea, Kombucha, and Cider is chock full of helpful techniques and tips to make your own fizzy delights in no time. Choose from over 45 recipes organized from basic to adventurous, popular to off-beat, and low-ABV to higher ABV. Recipes include Yuzu-Plum Hard Seltzer, Mint Julep Hard Iced Tea, Blueberry-Pomegranate Hard Kombucha, Mulled Cranberry Hard Cider, and many more.

Emma will soon have you strolling the grocery store and wondering “Will it fizz?” with everything you see!