Cold-Brewed Smoked Walnut Soda

By Adam Moore
Total Time
96 Hrs, 15 Mins
Course
Beverages

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
1 Hr
Cook Time
95 Hrs, 15 Mins
Total Time
96 Hrs, 15 Mins
Calories
70
Carbohydrates
22

Ingredients

  • 2 cups California walnut shells, smoked
  • ½ cup black tea, powdered
  • 2 quarts ice, crushed
  • 1 each ginger root, medium, halved
  • 2 cups simple syrup
  • Ginger peel, candied, as needed

Preparation

  1. Place walnut shells and black tea powder in a very fine mesh strainer over a 4-quart container or pitcher filled with crushed ice. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight, or until ice is completely melted. Discard tea and walnut shells.
  2. Meanwhile, steep ginger in simple syrup until desired flavor is achieved. Chill below 40° F.
  3. Combine cold brewed tea and simple syrup and mix well.
  4. Carbonate for 3 days with carbon dioxide.
  5. Serve over ice with candied ginger peel.