Bosque de Prusia Mead
Experience the perfect fusion of sweet and heat with this Spiced Apple Habanero Mead. Crafted with luxurious honey, crisp apple cider, and a kick from habanero peppers, this mead is further enhanced by the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ideal for adventurous palates, it's a unique beverage that will elevate any gathering.
ingredients
- Honey - 3 lbs
- Water - 1 gallon
- Apple Cider - 1 cup
- Cinnamon Syrup - 1/4 cup
- Habanero Peppers - 2-3, whole
- Cinnamon - 1 tsp
- Nutmeg - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1/4 tsp
- Red Wine Yeast (e.g., Lalvin K1-V1116) or Mead Yeast (e.g., Red Star Premier Cuvee) - 1 packet
steps
- 1.
Sanitize all equipment thoroughly before use.
- 2.
In a large pot, combine honey and water over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 3.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in apple cider, cinnamon syrup, habanero peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until mixed well.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- 5.
Transfer the cooled mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast.
- 6.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and ferment at a controlled temperature of 65°F - 70°F (18°C - 21°C) for 2-3 weeks, or until fermentation activity ceases.
- 7.
Carefully rack the mead into a clean vessel to separate from the sediment, and let it age for at least 6 months to develop flavors.
- 8.
Once aged, bottle the mead and store it in a cool, dark place for future enjoyment.
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