Spiced Citrus Winter Mead
This warm and aromatic Dark Winter Mead blends the zesty brightness of oranges with a rich tapestry of spices. Infused with star anise, cloves, and cinnamon, this easy recipe captures the essence of winter celebrations. A perfect balance of honey and dark muscovado sugar creates a captivating drink to cozy up with during the festive season.
ingredients
- 5 liters mineral water
- 3 big oranges, sliced
- 0.07 lb raisins
- 1 1/2 kg honey
- 0.02 lb dry yeast
- 0.55 lb dark muscovado sugar
- 2 star anise (whole)
- 2 teaspoons cloves (whole)
- 3 tablespoons dried orange peel
- 2 sticks cinnamon (whole)
- 2 teaspoons cardamom (whole)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring 5 liters of mineral water to a gentle simmer.
- 2.
Add sliced oranges, raisins, dried orange peel, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom to the pot.
- 3.
Stir in the honey and dark muscovado sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 6.
Once cooled, sprinkle in the dry yeast and stir gently.
- 7.
Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it ferment in a dark, warm place for 5-7 days.
- 8.
After fermentation, strain the mead through a fine mesh to remove solid spices and fruit.
- 9.
Bottle the mead in sanitized containers and let it mature for at least another 2-4 weeks for optimal flavor.
- 10.
Serve chilled or warm, garnished with a slice of orange if desired.
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