Sparkling Passionfruit~Raspberry Melomel
Immerse yourself in a refreshing journey with this Passion Fruit and Raspberry Melomel. This vibrant mead boasts a tantalizing blend of sweet raspberries and tart passion fruit puree, creating a luscious and invigorating flavor experience. Perfect for warm summer evenings or sharing with friends, this fruit-infused mead is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
ingredients
- 3 lbs. wildflower honey
- 4 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups passion fruit puree
- 1 gallon filtered water
- 1 tsp. Lalvin ICV D-47 yeast
- 1/2 cup corn sugar (for priming)
- 1 tsp. yeast nutrient
- 1 orange (zest only)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat 1 gallon of filtered water until just warm, then stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 2.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 3.
Add the passion fruit puree, fresh raspberries, and orange zest.
- 4.
Transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel and add yeast nutrient followed by champagne yeast.
- 5.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and let ferment in a dark, cool place for approximately 2 to 4 weeks, or until bubbling stops.
- 6.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into another sanitized container, leaving sediment behind.
- 7.
Dissolve corn sugar in a small amount of boiling water and add to the mead for priming.
- 8.
Bottle the mead using sanitized bottles and cap them securely.
- 9.
Store in a cool, dark place for another 4 to 6 weeks for carbonation to develop.
- 10.
Chill and serve your Passion Fruit Raspberry Melomel, enjoying the vibrant flavors!
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