Non-Alcoholic Viking Mead
Viking Honey Mead
In the Viking Age, honey mead was a fermented (alcoholic) drink that was served at special occasions. You can imagine Vikings in the great mead halls in the dead of winter celebrating the Yule with a few “horns” full of mead. Yes, it seems that Vikings did drink mead out of horns but NOT skulls!
Traditionally, the highest ranking Viking woman (normally the lord’s wife or daughter) would serve the first drink to the lord and his men. The first toast would be to the top god, Odin.
Odin was also sometimes called Woden and was know as the All-Father. Can you guess which day of the week was named for Woden? Think Wednesday.
You can make a kid friendly, non alcoholic version with just a few simple ingredients:
- 1 Part Apple Juice
- 2 Parts Honey
- 3 Parts Water
- Other Spices (Optional)
You can make the drink in any amount you like, simply keep to the proportions. So if you add one cup of apple juice, add two cups of honey and three cups of water.
Mix the items in a sauce pan and allow it to simmer for 30 minutes. Drop in a a few spices to add a little flavor. You can add cinnamon, all spice or even nutmeg.
You may need to skim the froth off the liquid.
Poor a cup and allow it to cool off so it’s not too hot for your mouth!
Skol!