Cyser Mead (Thanks, Ken Schramm)

The following makes 5 gallons of Cyser Mead


Ingredients:
- 4 gals. fresh apple cider  (recommended: Jonathan (who's that??), Northern Spy, and Red & Golden Delicious)
- 8 lbs. Honeyflow wildflower honey
- 2 tsp. yeast energizer
- 1 tsp. yeast nutrient
- 1 lb. dark brown sugar
- .5 lb. chopped dates
- .5 lb. raisins
- 10 g Lalvin D-47f yeast (rehydrated)
- Water: to 5 


Procedure:

1) Mix all ingredients. (rocket science, I assure you).
2) Ferment with yeast. (go-go gadget yeast)
3) Optionally mix 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. nutmeg, 3 cloves in a tea bag. Steep until desired level (Steep, do not teabag).
4) Bottle at some point while you are still alive.  Then wait some more.