Mesquite Honey Varietal Mead
Experience the enchanting flavors of the desert with this Mesquite Honey Varietal Mead. Crafted using rich, aromatic mesquite honey, this mead embodies a sweet, slightly nutty essence that tickles your palate. Perfect for warm gatherings or quiet evenings, its complex flavors will leave your guests reminiscing about the enchanting landscapes of the Southwest. Unleash your inner mead-maker today!
ingredients
- 3 lbs mesquite honey
- 1 gallon filtered water
- 1 packet mead yeast (such as Lalvin 71B or EC-1118)
- 1 teaspoon yeast nutrient
- 1 teaspoon tannin (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional, for added spice)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for brightness)
steps
- 1.
In a sanitized fermentation container, dissolve the mesquite honey in warm filtered water to create a honey-water solution.
- 2.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 3.
Add the yeast nutrient and tannin (if using), then sprinkle the mead yeast on top without stirring.
- 4.
Cover the fermentation container with an airlock and let it ferment in a dark, cool place (around 65-75°F) for 4-6 weeks.
- 5.
Once fermentation has slowed and sediment has settled, siphon the mead into a clean container, leaving sediment behind.
- 6.
If desired, add cinnamon stick and lemon zest to infuse extra flavor, and let it age for another 2-4 weeks.
- 7.
After aging, siphon again, then bottle your mead and seal with corks or caps.
- 8.
Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months to allow flavors to mature.
- 9.
Enjoy your Mesquite Honey Mead chilled or at room temperature!
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