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Mead

Gower

The mead was usually prepared in early autumn so that it had time to mature before Christmas.

Gower Peninsula.

Drinks

The Recipe

You will need

  • honey comb
  • sugar
  • ground ginger
  • water

Method

  1. After extracting all the honey, immerse the combs in a panful of cold water and leave to soak for a day or two. 
  2. Strain the liquid and boil for half an hour, then dissolve the sugar in it (approximately one pound to every gallon of liquid). 
  3. When cool, pour into earthen bottles and keep for a few weeks before using.
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