Homemade Fermented Acerola Soda

Thoroughly mash 500g of acerola cherries by hand until a uniform consistency is achieved.

Add 500ml of water, half a cup of brown sugar, and the juice of one lime to the mashed acerola.

Mix all ingredients very well to dissolve the sugar.

Cover the container first with a cloth, then with a plate, and finish by wrapping everything tightly with plastic wrap.

Let the mixture rest for a full day in a dark place, such as inside the stove cabinet.

After the first day, remove the plastic wrap and the cover.

Strain all the liquid through a sieve, discarding the acerola solids.

Transfer the strained juice to a clean plastic soda bottle and seal it tightly with a cap.

Gently squeeze the bottle to expel air before sealing it completely, and return it to the dark place for a second day of rest.

After the second resting period, uncap the bottle to serve the finished carbonated soda.