Name: Soft Mead
Ingredients: 4 c water; 1 c honey; 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground; 1/2 tsp ginger; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 orange

Soft Mead

Ingredients

4 c water
1 c honey
1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 lemon, sliced
1 orange

Instructions

Servings: 8. Bring water, honey, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon to a boil in a medium saucepan. For best flavor use stainless steel or non-metallic pan. Stir until honey is dissolved; the heaviness at the bottom of the pan should disappear. Use a wooden spoon to skim of the film that rises to the top until the surface is clear. Add the lemon and orange slices, squeezing as they are placed in the water. Cool completely; strain. Pour into bottle Store in the refrigerator. VARIATION: Substitute 1 cup of 1 of the following for the lemon: raspberries, strawberries, apple, peaches, or pears.