Dandelion Mead
A simple, floral drink made with fresh dandelion petals, raw honey, and citrus peel, perfect for a light refreshing option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic Friendly, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh dandelion petals
- 4 cups filtered water
- ½ cup raw honey
- Zest of 1 organic lemon or orange
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, or 1 star anise
Instructions
- Rinse dandelion flower heads and separate yellow petals from green sepals.
- Measure out 2 cups of loose dandelion petals.
- Bring 4 cups water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- Add dandelion petals, zest, and optional spices.
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes with lid partially covered.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Stir in raw honey until fully dissolved, once cooled to touch (around 110°F).
- Cover and let steep several hours or overnight at room temperature.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle.
- Chill for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Portion control is key due to the honey content. This drink can be lightened by reducing the honey or using sugar alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dandelion mead, herbal drink, homemade mead, low sugar beverage, gluten free drink