To make metheglin you do need a glut of honey! , having said that it is a drink worth trying , if you have made wine you will enjoy this process . I have used this old recipe successfully over the years , I can't remember where it came from.
You will need ; 5lbs of honey , 1 gallon of water , 1 lemon , 1 sprig of rosemary , 1/2 ounce of root ginger , 3/4 ounce of bakers yeast , or if you can get it , mead yeast.
Method; Simmer the herbs and spices with the thin lemon rind in the water for 20 minutes .Strain and pour over the honey.Stir well to dissolve the honey .When lukewarm add the juice of the lemon , and the yeast.Cover and leave to ferment for 24 hours . Pour into a fermentation jar and insert an airlock .Leave to ferment to a finish in a warm place .Remove to a cooler place for three weeks before syphoning off into a storage jar.
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