Soft Mead

• 4 cups spring water
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced

Instructions:

Bring water, honey, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir until honey is dissolved; heaviness at bottom of pan will disappear. Use a wooden spoon to skim off the film that rises until surface is clear. Add lemon and orange slices, squeezing as they are placed in the water. Cool completely; strain. Pour into bottle and store in refrigerator.