Blackberries can be turned into an elegant and sophisticated drink, both of a mead and a wine. My personal preference is the mead, as the rich and sweet honey tones compliment the fruitiness and body of the blackberry. Blackberry Mead - Fantastic mead recipe! Here is my recipe for blackberry mead.
Like other variations of mead, creating blueberry mead is easy. Just ferment honey, yeast, and water with blueberry for 3 to 6 weeks. But fermenting can be intimidating for beginners, so we suggest that you start small.
If you want to make a big, six-gallon batch, you will need to boil 1 1/2 gallons of water in a big pot. Then start adding the same amount of honey. Don’t add the honey directly to the pot of boiling water. This method is known for ruining some of the accents of the mead. You can also add fruit or herbs to flavor your drink as you like.
The alcohol content of this mead will be around 12-13% ABV depending on the sugar content of the fruit. In a sanitised fermenting bucket secure the straining bag and add the blackberries to the straining bag. Use a clean masher to break down the blackberries slightly and begin extracting the juice.