Raspberry-Chipotle Citrus Mead
Infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries, smoky chipotle, and zesty citrus, this Raspberry-Chipotle Citrus Mead provides a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. The sweet raspberries meet the boldness of chipotle peppers, while citrus zest brightens every sip, making it a unique beverage perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings.
ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups raw honey
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 packet champagne yeast (or mead yeast)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Additional raspberries and lime slices for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2.
Stir in honey until completely dissolved, then remove from heat.
- 3.
Add fresh raspberries, chipotle peppers, lemon zest, lime zest, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then strain into a sanitized fermentation vessel, discarding solids.
- 5.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle the champagne yeast over the top.
- 6.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks.
- 7.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 8.
Chill and serve over ice, garnished with fresh raspberries and lime slices.
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