Dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in 4 cups non-chlorinated water
Add 1/4 cup water kefir grains
Add 1–2 dried figs or 1 tablespoon raisins
Add 1 slice lemon
Cover loosely with a cloth or lid
Let ferment at room temperature for 24–48 hours
Strain out the kefir grains
Bottle the liquid
Optional: add fruit juice or fruit for second fermentation
Let bottle ferment 12–48 hours
Refrigerate before drinking
Reuse the grains for the next batch