Sparkling Berry Melomel
Elevate your brunch or picnic with a refreshing Sparkling Berry Melomel, a vibrant fusion of mixed berries and honey wine that dances on the palate. This effervescent beverage boasts the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, complemented by the floral notes of honey. Perfectly carbonated, this drink will leave your guests wanting more while celebrating the essence of summer!
ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup honey
- 1 gallon water
- 1 packet champagne yeast
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (for acidity)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for carbonation)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of mixed berries and 1 gallon of water.
- 2.
Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to extract berry flavors.
- 3.
Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids.
- 4.
Stir in 1 cup of honey and the juice of 1/2 lemon until fully dissolved.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 6.
Sprinkle 1 packet of champagne yeast over the cooled mixture and gently stir.
- 7.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks.
- 8.
Once fermentation is complete, dissolve 1/4 cup of sugar in a small amount of water.
- 9.
Carefully add the sugar solution to the fermented melomel for carbonation.
- 10.
Bottle the melomel in sanitized bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace, and cap tightly.
- 11.
Age the bottles at room temperature for 1-2 weeks before chilling.
- 12.
Serve cold and enjoy the sparkling berry goodness!
