The equipment needed to make dandelion wine.
What You Need to Make Dandelion Wine
Making dandelion wine is a great way to use up those pesky weeds taking over your yard, and it’s a delicious way to enjoy the spring season. It’s easy to make, and only requires a few ingredients and supplies. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
-1 gallon of dandelion heads
-1 pound of sugar
-1 lemon
-1 orange
-1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
-1/4 teaspoon of allspice
-1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
-Water
Equipment:
-A large pot
-A colander or strainer
-A clean, sterilized fermentation vessel (a glass jar or carboy works well)
-An airlock
-A funnel
Instructions:
1. Start by picking dandelions that have not been treated with pesticides or herbicides. You’ll need a gallon of dandelions, which is about 100-150 dandelion heads.
2. Cut the green tops off of the dandelions, and rinse the heads well.
3. Add the dandelion heads to a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
4. Let the dandelions cook for 30 minutes, and then remove from the heat.
5. Strain the dandelions using a colander or strainer, and discard the cooked heads.
6. Return the dandelion infusion (the liquid left behind after cooking) to the pot, and add the sugar, lemon, orange, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Remove from the heat, and let cool. Once cooled, transfer to a clean, sterilized fermentation vessel.
9. Add water to the fermentation vessel, leaving about an inch of headspace.
10. Attach an airlock, and let the dandelion wine ferment for 4-6 weeks.
11. After fermentation is complete, transfer the wine to bottles, and enjoy!Reference
How to serve dandelion wine.
Dandelion wine is a type of wine made from the flowers of the dandelion plant. It is usually a white wine, but can also be made with red or rosé wines. The flavor of dandelion wine is often described as being similar to a dry white wine, with a bitter finish.
To serve dandelion wine, chill the bottle in a refrigerator or cooler for at least an hour before serving. Pour the wine into glasses and enjoy. If you are serving dandelion wine to guests, you may want to offer a cheese or fruit plate to accompany the wine.
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