Refreshing & Sweet! 5-Minute Banana Vinegar Drink
Super Simple 5-Minute Homemade Banana Vinegar Recipe
Beat the summer heat and quench your thirst with this refreshing banana vinegar drink! It’s also a great companion for your diet journey. Let’s make this invigorating drink together – it only takes 5 minutes!
Banana Vinegar Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 200ml vinegar (apple cider or brown rice vinegar recommended)
- 100ml maple syrup (honey or corn syrup can be substituted)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel two ripe bananas. Bananas with a slightly browned peel are sweeter and will make a more flavorful vinegar.
Step 2
Slice the peeled bananas into uniform pieces, about 1cm thick. Ensuring consistent thickness is key for proper infusion.
Step 3
Prepare a glass container of a suitable size. A wide-mouthed jar will make it easier to add ingredients and mix them.
Step 4
Sterilize the glass container by immersing it in boiling water for a few minutes. Make sure to dry it completely afterward, as any residual moisture can cause spoilage.
Step 5
Now, let’s get to the crucial part: the ratio! I’m using a 2:1 ratio of vinegar to maple syrup. This ratio allows the vinegar’s flavor to shine while keeping the sweetness balanced. Feel free to adjust the maple syrup to your preference.
Step 6
Pour 200ml of vinegar into the sterilized and dried glass container.
Step 7
Next, add 100ml of maple syrup to the vinegar for sweetness.
Step 8
Gently place the sliced bananas into the container. It’s best if the bananas are mostly submerged in the vinegar and syrup mixture.
Step 9
Using chopsticks or a long spoon, gently stir the mixture. Be careful not to mash the bananas; just stir them lightly until everything is combined. Your banana vinegar is ready!
Step 10
Store the banana vinegar concentrate in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to drink, mix it with water and ice to your desired consistency. It’s wonderfully refreshing, almost like a healthy soda or agua fresca!
