Peach Basil Mead
Experience the refreshing taste of summer with this Peach Basil Mead, blending sweet, juicy peaches and aromatic basil for an innovative twist. Perfect for backyard gatherings, this fruity and floral beverage is simple to make and will impress your guests with its unique flavor profile. Chill and serve on a warm day for a truly thirst-quenching treat.
ingredients
- 4 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup honey (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1/4 teaspoon champagne yeast
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, water, and honey. Heat over medium until honey dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- 2.
Once simmering, remove from heat and let cool for about 30 minutes.
- 3.
Strain the peach mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean fermentation vessel, discarding solids.
- 4.
Add fresh basil leaves and lemon juice to the liquid, gently pressing the basil to release its flavor.
- 5.
Sprinkle the champagne yeast over the mixture, stir gently to combine, and seal the vessel with an airlock lid.
- 6.
Allow the mead to ferment in a cool, dark space for 2 to 4 weeks, checking periodically for bubbles in the airlock.
- 7.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles, leaving the sediment behind.
- 8.
Chill thoroughly before serving; garnish with additional basil leaves and peach slices if desired.
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