If you’re looking to add a touch of Nordic tradition to your next gathering, consider making your own Scandinavian mead. This ancient honey-based drink has been enjoyed by the Vikings and other northern European cultures for centuries, and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. In this article, we’ll walk you through a simple Scandinavian mead recipe that will have you raising your drinking horns in no time.
Main Ingredients: Sugar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mead, Baking Powder
For a unique twist on beer can chicken, try using mead as the base for a delicious marinade. Mead, a honey-based wine, adds a subtle sweetness to the chicken while also keeping it moist. These dried fig cookies are the perfect accompaniment to the flavorful chicken, with their chewy texture and hints of honey and cinnamon.
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Rosh Hashana Cupcakes for a Sweet New Year
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Flour, Eggs, Applesauce, Cinnamon
These Rosh Hashana cupcakes are not your typical dessert – they are made with beer can chicken! The chicken is marinated in a honey and beer mixture, giving it a sweet and savory flavor. Top the cupcakes with a honey cream cheese frosting for a festive and delicious treat.
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Melon Stuffed With Damson Plums
Main Ingredients: Melon, Plums, Mead, Sugar, Fresh Mint Leaves, Glucose
This recipe takes beer can chicken to a whole new level by using a melon as the base. The chicken is stuffed inside the melon along with damson plums, which add a tangy and sweet flavor. The melon also helps to keep the chicken moist and infuses it with a subtle fruity taste.
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Apple Mead Glazed Shallots
Main Ingredients: Shallots, Butter, Mead, Honey, Water, Roasted Pecans
These apple mead glazed shallots are the perfect side dish for your beer can chicken. The sweet and tangy glaze compliments the flavors of the chicken and adds a burst of flavor to the shallots. Serve them alongside your chicken for a complete and delicious meal.
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Soothing Hot Mead Toddy
Main Ingredients: Rye Whiskey, Mead, Honey, Slice Of Lemon, Fresh Ginger
If you're feeling under the weather, this hot mead toddy is the perfect remedy. Made with mead, honey, lemon, and warm spices, this drink will warm you up from the inside out. Pair it with your beer can chicken for a comforting and flavorful meal.
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HONEY MEAD CHOCOLATE TART
Main Ingredients: Pastry, Unsalted Butter, Icing Sugar, Eggs, Plain
Who says beer can chicken can't be a dessert? This honey mead chocolate tart is the perfect ending to a meal featuring beer can chicken. The tart is made with a honey and mead filling and topped with a rich and decadent chocolate ganache. It's a sweet and indulgent treat that is sure to impress.
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Bee Sting
Main Ingredients: Mead, Hard Cider
This cocktail is inspired by the flavors of beer can chicken. It combines the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of lemon with the smoky flavors of mezcal and beer. Sip on this refreshing drink while your chicken is cooking for a perfect pairing.
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Maple Harry Palmer Cocktail
Main Ingredients: Maple Syrup, Vodka, Mead, Lemonade, Simple Syrup, Lemon
This cocktail is a unique twist on the classic Harry Palmer. Made with maple syrup and whiskey, it adds a sweet and smoky flavor to the traditional gin and vermouth drink. Enjoy it alongside your beer can chicken for a delicious and boozy meal.
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The Hirshon Old English Apple Christmas Drink –...
Main Ingredients: Ale, Mead, Apples, Calvados, Grains Of Paradise
This traditional English Christmas drink is made with apples, spices, and mead. It's a warm and comforting beverage with a hint of sweetness from the mead. Serve it alongside your beer can chicken for a festive and flavorful holiday meal.
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Pomegranate and Strawberry Cocktail
Main Ingredients: Strawberry Syrup, Vodka, Mead, Ice, Strawberries
This refreshing cocktail is perfect for a summer barbecue featuring beer can chicken. It combines the flavors of pomegranate and strawberry with the earthy notes of rosemary and the sweetness of honey. It's a light and fruity drink that pairs perfectly with the savory chicken.
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The Hirshon Welsh Aberffraw Biscuit – Bisgedi...
Main Ingredients: Powdered Sugar, Cultured Butter, Vanilla Extract
If you're looking for a unique and delicious side dish for your beer can chicken, try these traditional Welsh biscuits. Made with butter, honey, and mead, they add a touch of sweetness to the meal. And their cute scalloped shape is sure to impress your guests.
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Strawberries & Sweetgrass
Main Ingredients: Honey, Mead, Ginger, Lemongrass, Strawberries
This refreshing non-alcoholic drink is made with strawberries, sweetgrass, and honey. Sweetgrass adds a unique and flavorful twist to this mocktail, and it pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the strawberries and honey. Sip on it while enjoying your beer can chicken for a light and refreshing meal.
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Miruvor
Main Ingredients: Mead, Lemon Peel, Orange Peels, Cinnamon Stick, Rose
This Middle Earth-inspired drink is made with mead, honey, and spices. It's a sweet and spicy beverage that pairs well with the savory flavors of beer can chicken. Enjoy it hot or cold for a unique and flavorful drink.
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The Hirshon Southern-Style Christmas Ham
Main Ingredients: Bone In Ham, Mango Chutney, Branston Pickle, Garlic
This recipe takes inspiration from the flavors of beer can chicken and combines them with a Christmas classic – ham. The ham is glazed with a honey and beer mixture, giving it a sweet and savory flavor. Serve it with your beer can chicken for a festive and delicious holiday meal.
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Love Potion No. 10
Main Ingredients: Mead, Elderflower Cordial, Champagne, Lemon Peel
This love potion cocktail is perfect for a romantic dinner featuring beer can chicken. Made with mead, strawberries, and a hint of spice, it's a sweet and seductive drink that pairs well with the savory flavors of the chicken. Sip on it with your significant other for a delicious and romantic evening.
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Oliver Winery Peach Honey Wine and Blueberry Galette
Main Ingredients: Pie Crust, Peaches, Clabber, Blueberries, Sugar
This peach honey wine and blueberry galette is a perfect dessert to serve alongside your beer can chicken. The peach honey wine adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the blueberries, resulting in a delicious and unique dessert. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
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Mead
Main Ingredients: Honey, Water, Cones, Rusks
No list of beer can chicken recipes would be complete without a classic mead recipe. This honey-based wine is perfect for marinating your chicken or enjoying as a drink alongside your meal. Its subtle sweetness pairs well with the savory and smoky flavors of the chicken.
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A Honey Mead
Main Ingredients: Filtered Water, Honey, Champagne Yeast
This honey mead recipe is perfect for those who prefer a sweeter wine. Made with honey, yeast, and spices, it's a quick and easy recipe that yields a delicious and flavorful mead. Sip on it while enjoying your beer can chicken for a well-rounded meal.
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Blackcurrant Mead
Main Ingredients: Honey, Blackcurrants, Wine Yeast, Filtered Water
If you're feeling adventurous, why not try making your own blackcurrant mead? This recipe combines the sweetness of honey with the tartness of blackcurrants for a unique and flavorful drink. Serve it alongside your beer can chicken for a meal that will impress your friends and family.
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Strawberry Mead
Main Ingredients: Honey, Champagne Yeast, Strawberries, Raisins, Water
For a fruity and refreshing twist on traditional mead, try this strawberry mead recipe. The sweetness of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the honey, resulting in a light and flavorful drink. Enjoy it with your beer can chicken for a well-balanced and delicious meal.
Ingredients for Scandinavian Mead
Water and Honey
To make this traditional mead, you’ll need just two main ingredients: water and honey. It’s important to use a good quality honey for the best flavor. Ideally, choose a local honey that hasn’t been overly processed or filtered. This will give your mead a more unique and complex flavor.
Yeast and Spices
For fermentation, you’ll need to add some yeast to your mead mixture. Any type of wine yeast will work, but some people prefer to use a yeast specifically made for mead. You can also add some spices to your mead for added flavor. Popular choices include cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. You can experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
Instructions for Making Scandinavian Mead
Cooking the Honey
To begin, you’ll need to heat up your honey in a large pot. This will make it easier to mix with the water and help to dissolve any impurities. Be careful not to let the honey boil or scorch, as this can affect the final flavor of your mead.
Mixing in the Water
Once the honey is heated, remove it from the heat and pour in the appropriate amount of water. This will depend on the size of your pot and the amount of honey used, so refer to your recipe for specific measurements. Stir the mixture until the honey is completely dissolved.
Adding Yeast and Spices
Let the mixture cool to room temperature before adding in your chosen yeast and spices. The yeast will help to ferment the mead and the spices will give it a unique flavor. You can also add in any other flavorings, such as fruit or herbs, at this stage.
Fermenting and Bottling
Cover the pot with a clean cloth or lid and let it sit for a few weeks to ferment. You’ll start to see bubbles forming, which is a sign that the yeast is doing its job. After a few weeks, transfer your mead to bottles and let it sit for a few more weeks to fully ferment and develop its flavor. Then, it’s ready to be enjoyed!
In Conclusion
Making your own Scandinavian mead is a fun and rewarding experience that will impress your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious and unique drink that has been enjoyed by generations. So gather your ingredients and raise your glasses to this ancient and delicious tradition. Skål!
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