Instructions

1. 1
   Boil 1–2 litres water.
2. 2
   While the water is boiling, wash a 3-liter container and squeeze the juice from the lemon into a glass.
3. 3
   Set aside 1 litre of hot water for the sima. Rinse the container with the rest to sterilize it.
4. 4
   Put sugar and lemon juice into the container.
5. 5
   Pour 1 litre hot water onto the sugar and lemon juice and mix until sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Add 1 litre cold water.
7. 7
   Add a very small amount of yeast (up to ¼ teaspoon).
8. 8
   Let it stand overnight.
9. 9
   Wash a 2 litre soda bottle and rinse it with boiling water.
10. 10
    Add 1 teaspoon sugar into the bottle and a few raisins if you want to.
11. 11
    Pour the sima into the bottle with a funnel.
12. 12
    Leave in a dark place in room temperature for 2 days.
13. 13
    Move the bottle into the refrigerator; the sima is ready.