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Lavender ’n Passion Fruit Mead
Experience a taste of tranquility with this Passion Fruit Lavender Melomel. The aromatic essence of lavender combines beautifully with the tropical vibrance of passion fruit, creating a fragrant mead that celebrates nature's bounty. Perfect for special occasions or a quiet evening at home, this mead offers a soothing sip that transports you to a sun-drenched paradise.
ingredients
- 3 pounds honey (preferably wildflower or clover)
- 1 quart water (plus more for dilution)
- 2 cups passion fruit puree (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 packet mead yeast (like Lalvin D-47 or EC-1118)
- 1 teaspoon yeast nutrient
- 1 cup sugar (for secondary fermentation, optional)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, combine 1 quart of water and honey, heating gently until honey dissolves completely.
- 2.
Once dissolved, remove from heat and add another quart of cool water to bring the mixture to room temperature.
- 3.
Stir in the passion fruit puree, lemon juice, and dried lavender.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to steep for about 30 minutes, then strain out the lavender.
- 5.
Pour the liquid into a sanitized fermentation vessel, ensuring there’s ample headspace.
- 6.
Rehydrate the yeast according to package instructions, then add it to the vessel along with the yeast nutrient.
- 7.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and ferment in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, or until bubbling stops.
- 8.
If desired, add sugar to the mead for sweetness during secondary fermentation.
- 9.
Bottle the mead, taking care to leave sediment behind. Let it age for at least 3 months before tasting; the flavors will meld beautifully over time.
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