*Pagan Daily Devotionals*

*Dandelion Wine*

An ideal beverage for your summer Sabbat shin-digs

* 1 package dried yeast
* 1/4 cup warm water
* 2 quarts dandelion blossoms
* 4 quarts water
* 1 cup orange juice
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 6 cups sugar

You'll also need bottles and corks, for about 4 quarts of finished wine.

Dissolve the dry yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water, in a small bowl. Wash your blossoms and combine them in a large pot with the other ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for an hour. Strain out the dandelion flowers and let cool. After some cooling but while still warm, stir in the yeast. Cover the pot with a towel and let stand overnight. Pour into bottles.

Keep the UNcorked bottles in a dark place for 3 weeks. Then you can cork them up and continue to store in a cool place.

This is just a basic recipe to get you started. If you are interested in making your own wines, this site has a collection of links to help you out

http://www.pythorium.com

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