Medjool Date Mead
Craft a unique beverage with this Medjool Date Wine, utilizing the luscious sweetness of dates and natural honeys. Infused with zesty citrus notes, this delightful drink is ideal for celebrations and cozy gatherings. Each sip reveals layers of rich flavors reminiscent of warm, sun-drenched vineyards, making it a fantastic pairing for diverse cuisines or as a standalone treat.
ingredients
- 4 lbs Medjool dates
- 2 campden tablets
- 5 cups honey (preferably light or floral)
- 1 lemon, juice and rind
- 1 orange, juice and rind
- 1 tsp nutrients
- 1 packet wine yeast
- Water (enough to fill the fermentation vessel)
steps
- 1.
Rinse the Medjool dates thoroughly and remove the pits. Chop the dates into small pieces to enhance extraction.
- 2.
In a large fermentation vessel, combine the chopped dates, lemon juice, lemon rind, orange juice, and orange rind.
- 3.
Warm water in a pot and dissolve the honey, then pour this honey solution into the fermentation vessel.
- 4.
Crush the campden tablets and add them to the mixture to eliminate any wild yeast. Stir well.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then add the nutrients and sprinkle the wine yeast on top without stirring.
- 6.
Cover the fermentation vessel with a cloth and let it sit for 5 to 7 days, stirring daily to prevent buildup.
- 7.
After 7 days, strain the liquid through cheesecloth into a clean carboy or secondary fermenter, discarding the solids.
- 8.
Fit an airlock and let the wine ferment for 4 to 6 weeks, checking periodically for activity.
- 9.
Once fermentation has ceased, siphon the wine into bottles, sealing them tightly.
- 10.
Allow the wine to age in a cool, dark location for at least 3 months for the best flavor development.
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