Sweet Honey Mead

Sweet Honey Mead

Ingredients:

  • 1.5kg Clover Honey
  • 5 grams of yeast
  • 5 litres of water
  • 1 tea bag
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup apple juice

Method:

  1. Dissolve honey in 2 litres of water heating gently. Simmer for 15 minutes with the tea bag, skimming the surface when necessary. Add remaining water and apple juice.
  2. Add the yeast and juice of the lemons when at room temperature.
  3. Pour into a bottle making sure to leave 3-4 inches at the top.
  4. Seal the bottle (airlock) and place in a cool spot for about 6 weeks.
  5. Your mead is ready when it has settled and clear and is no longer fermenting.