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Pomegranate Peppercorn Mead
"Here's a unique botanical mead recipe featuring pink peppercorns: ## Pink Peppercorn and Pomegranate Mead This recipe combines the delicate floral notes of pink peppercorns with the tart sweetness of pomegranate for a complex and intriguing mead. **Ingredients:** - 3 pounds wildflower honey - 1 gallon spring water - 1 cup pomegranate juice - 2 tablespoons crushed pink peppercorns - 1 cinnamon stick - Zest of 1 lemon - 1/2 package champagne yeast - 1 teaspoon yeast nutrient **Equipment:** - 1-gallon fermentation jug - Airlock and stopper - Large pot - Funnel - Thermometer - Sanitizer **Instructions:** 1. Sanitize all equipment thoroughly. 2. In a large pot, heat 1/2 gallon of water. Add honey and stir until dissolved[1]. 3. Remove from heat and add pomegranate juice, crushed pink peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest[5]. 4. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature (about 70-75°F). 5. Transfer the must to the fermentation jug using a funnel. Top off with remaining water, leaving about 3 inches of headspace. 6. Add yeast nutrient and pitch the champagne yeast[1]. 7. Seal the jug with the airlock and stopper. 8. Ferment for 4-6 weeks in a cool, dark place. 9. After fermentation is complete, rack the mead into a clean jug, leaving behind the sediment. 10. Age for at least 3 months before bottling. For best results, age for 6 months to a year[1]. ## Tasting Notes This mead should have a beautiful pink hue with a complex flavor profile. The pink peppercorns will add a subtle, floral spiciness that complements the tart pomegranate[7]. The wildflower honey provides a sweet base, while the cinnamon and lemon zest add depth and brightness. ## Variations - For a spicier mead, increase the amount of pink peppercorns to 3 tablespoons. - Substitute strawberries for pomegranate to create a Strawberry Peppercorn Mead[6]. - Add a handful of dried hibiscus flowers during fermentation for additional floral notes and a deeper red color. Remember, mead-making is an art as much as a science. Feel free to adjust the recipe to suit your taste preferences. Happy brewing! Sources [1] How to Make Wildflower Mead - Grow Forage Cook Ferment https://www.growforagecookferment.com/how-to-make-wildflower-mead/ [2] EPIC CHILLI MEAD RECIPE (capsicumel) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j_y3UmBa-4 [3] About the Meadery - Starrlight Mead https://www.starrlightmead.com/about-the-meadery [4] Pink Peppercorns : r/mead - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/mead/comments/cedms4/pink_peppercorns/ [5] Pomegranate Mead recipe critique and advice wanted. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/pomegranate-mead-recipe-critique-and-advice-wanted.727009/ [6] Strawberry Peppercorn Short Mead | brewingwithalex https://brewingwithalex.wordpress.com/2017/06/15/strawberry-peppercorn-short-mead/ [7] Mango mead recipe idea/thoughts | GotMead https://gotmead.com/community/threads/mango-mead-recipe-idea-thoughts.22861/"
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