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Ukrainian Honey Mead

Ukrainian Honey Mead - recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 hrs
Total Time 120 hrs 20 mins
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Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 8
Calories: 120 kcal/100 ml
Dietary: gluten-free, not for children
Description

Traditional Ukrainian honey mead — a naturally fermented drink made from honey, water, and spices. Lightly sweet, aromatic, and full of heritage flavor.

Ingredients
  • 1 L Water
  • 250 g Honey
  • 2-3 pcs Cloves
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon (ground)
  • 2-3 pcs Black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Dry yeast (or a piece of rye bread for natural fermentation)
  • Lemon peel (optional)
  • Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Prepare honey mixture. Warm water (not boiling) and dissolve honey completely.

  2. 2

    Add spices. Add cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and optional lemon peel.

  3. 3

    Cool down. Let the mixture cool to about 30°C.

  4. 4

    Add yeast. Add yeast or a small piece of rye bread to start fermentation.

  5. 5

    Fermentation. Cover the container with gauze and leave in a warm place for 3–5 days. Stir once a day.

  6. 6

    Strain and store. Strain the mead, pour into bottles, and refrigerate for another 2 days before serving.

Keywords: Ukrainian honey mead, medovukha, honey wine, traditional Ukrainian drink, homemade mead, fermented honey drink, Ukrainian cuisine
Read it online: https://thetasteofukraine.com/recipes/ukrainian-honey-mead/