Cinnamon Cardamom Rose Mead
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Cinnamon Cardamom Rose Mead, a harmonious blend of warm spices and floral delights. This luxurious mead combines aromatic cardamom, sweet honey, and delicate rose petals, creating a drink that excites the palate and creates a cozy atmosphere. Perfect for celebrations or intimate gatherings, this mead transforms simple ingredients into a captivating elixir of romance.
ingredients
- 4 cups of honey
- 1 gallon of purified water
- 1 tablespoon of crushed cardamom pods
- 1 cup of dried rose petals (unsprayed)
- 1 packet of mead yeast
- 1 teaspoon of yeast nutrient
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 cinnamon stick (for flavor enhancement)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat 1 quart of water and dissolve the honey over low heat, stirring continuously until fully mixed.
- 2.
Remove the pot from heat and add the remaining water to cool the mixture to room temperature.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, steep crushed cardamom pods and rose petals in 2 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes, then strain the infusion into the honey-water mixture.
- 4.
Add the lemon juice and yeast nutrient, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool to about 70°F before gently stirring in the mead yeast.
- 6.
Transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel and attach an airlock.
- 7.
Let it ferment for 4 to 6 weeks, checking periodically for activity.
- 8.
Once fermentation has ceased, siphon the mead into bottles, discarding any sediment, and consider adding a cinnamon stick to each bottle for added flavor.
- 9.
Age the mead for a minimum of 3 months in a cool, dark place before savoring the rich flavors.
