Russian Kvass Day
June 17 · Level 2 · #1957 of 2238
Russian Kvass Day is an informal food celebration devoted to a traditional fermented drink. It offers a chance to explore bread-based flavors, household recipes and a familiar feature of the Russian summer table.
How it is celebrated: enthusiasts taste different varieties, exchange recipes and try making kvass at home. Comparing sweeter versions with sharper ones is part of the fun, especially when choosing between a drink and an ingredient for lunch.
Kvass also serves as the liquid base for okroshka, a cold soup. Less sweet varieties generally suit the dish, allowing the vegetables and herbs to keep their character.