Spiced Non-Alcoholic Mead (Medovukha)

1. 1 Honey 35 g
2. 2 Lemon≈ $4.65 per kg 25 g
3. 3 Cinnamon 1 g
4. 4 Cloves 1 g
5. 5 Fresh ginger≈ $8.00 per kg 8 g
6. 6 Fresh mintpack 30 g ≈ $2.20 3 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Slice ginger paper-thin, zest a little lemon², and juice it.

2. Combine 250 ml water, honey, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon² zest in a saucepan.

3. Warm over low heat for 6–7 minutes—never boil.

4. Remove from heat, stir in lemon² juice and fresh⁵ mint.

5. Cover and steep 10 minutes.

6. Strain and serve warm.