Citrus Burst Mead
Quench your thirst with this zesty mead infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon, orange, and grapefruit. A refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.
ingredients
- 4 lbs honey
- 1 gallon water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 grapefruit
- 1 packet champagne yeast
- 1 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 tsp yeast energizer
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat water until warm. Then add honey and stir until dissolved.
- 2.
Add in lemon, orange, and grapefruit zest, and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 3.
Mix in lemon, orange, and grapefruit juice, yeast nutrient, and yeast energizer. Sprinkle champagne yeast on top and stir gently.
- 4.
Transfer mixture to a sanitized fermenting vessel and attach an airlock. Let ferment for 2-3 weeks, or until fermentation has slowed down.
- 5.
Siphon mead into a clean container, leaving behind any sediment, and let it age for 2-3 months.
- 6.
Bottle the mead, let it carbonate for 1-2 weeks, then chill and enjoy the zesty Citrus Burst Mead.
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