Spiced Ginger Citrumel
Experience an invigorating blend of fiery ginger and tangy citrus in this Spiced Ginger Citrumel. The natural sweetness of honey couples beautifully with the zest of oranges, lemons, and limes, making it a perfect choice for warm gatherings or festive celebrations. This rejuvenating mead will captivate your palate and leave guests eagerly asking for more!
ingredients
- 1 gallon of water
- 2 cups of local honey
- 1/4 cup of fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of yeast nutrient
- 1 packet of champagne yeast
- 1 to 2 whole cloves (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring the water to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- 2.
Stir in the honey until completely dissolved, forming a syrup.
- 3.
Add the grated ginger, orange, lemon, and lime zests and juices to the mixture.
- 4.
If desired, incorporate the cinnamon and cloves for additional spice.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 6.
Add the yeast nutrient and champagne yeast, stirring gently to combine.
- 7.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and ferment in a cool, dark place for about 2 to 4 weeks.
- 8.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 9.
Let the mead age in bottles for at least 1 month for optimal flavor before enjoying.
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