Crimson Draught

A twist on a Bloody Mary cocktail. Grabbing all the flavors of a Bloody Mary and putting them into a mead.
2 1/4 lbs Wildflower Honey
90 oz Spring Water
12 oz High Quality Low Sodium Tomato Juice
1 tbsp Dan O's Blackened Bloody Mary Seasoning
1/4 tsp Celery Seed
4 Cracked Peppercorns
Pinch of Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Mt Olive Pickle Juice/Brine
1 packet Lalvin 71B
1/4 tsp Go Ferm
1/2 tsp Fermaid O
Secondary
1slice of fresh Horseradish
2 thin Cucumber slices
1 strip of Lemon Zest
Steep in 3-5 days tasting daily at day three and pulling when desired flavor is achieved.
Target abv 7-8%
Optional; Carbonate lightly.
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