Strawberry Blueberry Melomel
Experience the essence of summer with this Berry Blossom Brew, a vibrant mead infused with luscious strawberries, juicy blueberries, and rich almond blossom honey. This refreshing beverage offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, ideal for warm sunny days or as a charming accompaniment to your gatherings. Create a unique mead that captures the spirit of summer in every sip!
ingredients
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups almond blossom honey
- 1/4 teaspoon champagne yeast
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- A few sprigs of fresh mint for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring the water to a gentle boil.
- 2.
Remove from heat, then add the almond blossom honey, stirring until completely dissolved.
- 3.
Allow the honey-water mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 4.
Once cooled, add the lemon juice and sprinkle the champagne yeast on top.
- 5.
Gently mix in the strawberries and blueberries, taking care not to crush them too much.
- 6.
Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it ferment at room temperature for about 5 to 7 days.
- 7.
After fermentation, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean glass carboy, discarding solids.
- 8.
Seal the carboy with an airlock and let it ferment for another 2-4 weeks, until bubbling stops.
- 9.
Bottle the mead and refrigerate for a couple of days before serving.
- 10.
Serve chilled, garnished with mint if desired, and enjoy a sip of summer!
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