Juniper Herbal Mead
Experience the wild essence of nature with this Juniper-Infused Herbal Mead. Using a blend of juniper berries, fragrant heather, and a hint of bergamot, this mead is a refreshing burst of flavors. Perfect for warm evenings or a cozy gathering, this herbal concoction is as aromatic as it is delicious. Let the subtle hints of floral and citrus elevate your mead-making journey.
ingredients
- 20g Juniper berries
- 8g Heather flowers
- 4g Bergamot leaves
- 1g Cote De Blanc yeast
- 2 quarts water
- 2 cups honey
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
- 2.
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 2 cups of honey, stirring until completely dissolved.
- 3.
Add the juniper berries, heather flowers, and bergamot leaves to the honey-water mixture.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to steep for about 30 minutes, letting the flavors infuse.
- 5.
After steeping, strain the mixture into a sanitized fermentation vessel to remove solids.
- 6.
Cool the mixture to room temperature, then pitch the Cote De Blanc yeast into the vessel.
- 7.
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark space.
- 8.
Allow fermentation to occur for 2-4 weeks, or until bubbling stops.
- 9.
After fermentation, siphon the mead into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 10.
Seal the bottles and let them age for at least another month for optimal flavor development.
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