Mulled Cranberry Mead
Warm up your nights with this flavorful Cranberry Mead, featuring honey, tart cranberries, zesty orange, and warming spices. This easy-to-make beverage is ideal for cozy gatherings and captures the essence of the holiday season with every sip.
ingredients
- 3 lb honey
- 1 lb cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 gal water
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 packet Lalvin EC-1118 yeast
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, combine honey, cranberries, and water. Heat until simmering, stirring to dissolve honey.
- 2.
Add orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature (about 70°F).
- 4.
Strain the mixture into a sanitized fermentation vessel, discarding solids.
- 5.
Stir in yeast. Cover with an airlock or clean cloth.
- 6.
Store in a dark, cool place (60-70°F) for 4-6 weeks until fermentation slows and it clears.
- 7.
Transfer to clean bottles using a sanitized siphon, leaving sediment behind.
- 8.
Age for at least one month before enjoying, as flavors improve over time.
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