Elderflower Floral Mead
Experience the enchanting essence of summer with this Elderflower Mead. Brewed with fragrant elderflowers and rich honey, this mead resonates with floral notes and a pleasant sweetness, balanced by the brightness of citric acid. Perfect for warm evenings or special gatherings, it’s a delightful drink that’s bound to impress. Let the natural flavors bloom in every sip!
ingredients
- 4 lb. honey
- 1/4 oz. citric acid
- 1/4 pint strong freshly-made tea
- 1 pint elderflowers, fresh
- Yeast (recommended: champagne or mead yeast)
- Yeast nutrient
steps
- 1.
Begin by gathering fresh elderflowers; ensure they are free from bugs and dirt. Rinse gently if necessary.
- 2.
In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and steep your strong tea for about 10 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in the honey until fully dissolved in the hot tea.
- 4.
Add the citric acid and mix well, allowing the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 5.
Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 6.
Pour in the pint of elderflower blossoms, followed by the yeast and yeast nutrient.
- 7.
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock to allow gases to escape while keeping contaminants out.
- 8.
Place in a cool, dark location for fermentation, typically lasting from 2 to 4 weeks or until bubbling stops.
- 9.
Once fermentation is complete, carefully siphon the mead into sanitized bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 10.
Age for at least 2 months in a cool, dark place to mellow flavors before enjoying.
