Vanishing Mountain Yule Mead
"Montrachet yeast (1 packet) Yeast nutrient, 1 oz. 12 Ibs. high-quality honey (thyme, thistle, or wildflower honeys are nice for this recipe) Zest of four large or eight small oranges 5 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces 12 cloves, broken 10 large slices fresh ginger, bruised with a hammer to release flavor 5 gallons water Champagne bottles yule mead"
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Warm and spiced, this yule mead is perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with high-quality honey, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger, this festive drink is sure to impress your guests.
ingredients
- 1 packet Red Star Premier Classique (Montrachet) yeast
- 1 oz yeast nutrient
- 12 Ibs honey
- Zest of 4 large oranges
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 12 cloves
- 10 slices fresh ginger
- 5 gallons water
- Champagne bottles
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, combine water, honey, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- 2.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Strain out the spices and transfer the liquid to a fermentation vessel.
- 3.
Add Montrachet yeast and yeast nutrient to the vessel. Stir well to combine.
- 4.
Cover the vessel with a lid or airlock and let it ferment for 2-3 weeks.
- 5.
Once fermentation is complete, bottle the mead in champagne bottles and let it age for at least 6 months before serving.
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