Orange Blossom Session Varietal Mead
Experience the sweet and aromatic allure of homemade mead with this easy recipe. Crafted from honey, water, and your choice of botanicals or fruits, this mead offers a balance of flavor and fragrance. Perfect for sipping on a warm evening or sharing with friends, this refreshing beverage embodies the essence of nature's nectar.
ingredients
- 3 lbs raw honey
- 1 gallon purified water
- 1 packet champagne yeast
- 1 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1 cup mixed berries (optional)
- 1/2 tsp potassium sorbate (optional for stability)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat 1 quart of water and dissolve the honey over low heat, stirring gently. Do not boil.
- 2.
Once the honey is fully dissolved, remove from heat and add the lemon juice, zest, and any additional spices or fruits you wish to use.
- 3.
Transfer the honey-water mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel, adding enough purified water to reach a total of 1 gallon.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then sprinkle the champagne yeast on top without stirring.
- 5.
Add the yeast nutrient and stir gently to combine.
- 6.
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place in a dark, cool area (around 65-75°F) to ferment for 4-6 weeks.
- 7.
Once fermentation has slowed (bubbles in the airlock become less frequent), transfer the mead to a clean vessel, avoiding sediment. If desired, add potassium sorbate for stabilization.
- 8.
Bottle the mead in clean bottles, allow to age for at least 2-3 months for the best flavor. Enjoy chilled.
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