Lemon Ginger Mead
This refreshing Lemon Ginger Zest Mead captures the essence of bright citrus and spicy ginger, creating an aromatic beverage perfect for warm evenings or festive gatherings. The natural sweetness of honey balances the zing of lemon and warmth of ginger, yielding a complex flavor that evolves beautifully with age. Make it for yourself or gift it as a unique homemade treat!
ingredients
- 3 lbs honey
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, grated
- 1 packet of wine yeast
- 1 gallon water
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the water to 160°F.
- 2.
Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 3.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 4.
Add the lemon zest and grated ginger to the cooled honey-water mixture.
- 5.
Transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 6.
Sprinkle the packet of wine yeast over the mixture and stir gently.
- 7.
Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock or cloth and let it ferment for 4-6 weeks.
- 8.
After fermentation, rack the mead into a secondary fermentation vessel, being careful to leave sediment behind.
- 9.
Age the mead for 2-3 months in the secondary vessel.
- 10.
After aging, bottle the mead and cork tightly.
- 11.
Age the bottled mead for an additional 3-6 months before serving.
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