Medd recipe

Ingredients

2.3 liters honey
9 liters water
4 lemons
30 g cloves
900 g sugar
1 piece scoured ginger
60 g yeast
1 piece bread


1. Spread the yeast on a piece of bread.

2. Boil the water, honey and sugar. Stand in an earthenware pot. Skim off any scum. Add lemon juice, cloves and ginger. Leave to cool. When just warm, float the bread and yeast on the top. Cover with a clean cloth. Leave for about 6-8 days.

3. Strain and bottle. Corks should be loose to start with. Leave for at least 5-6 months.

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Another Liqueurs drink.

Cranberry Cordial recipe

Ingredients

1/2 kg coarsely chopped cranberries
3/4 liter sugar
1/2 liter light rum


Place the chopped cranberries in a 2 liter jar that has a tight-fitting lid. Add the sugar and rum. Adjust the lid securely and place the jar in a cool, dark place. Invert the jar and shake it every day for six weeks.

When ready, strain the cordial into bottles and seal with corks.

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