Soft Mead
1 quart water, preferably spring water
1 cup honey
1 sliced lemon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Boil together all ingredients in a non-metallic pot. While boiling, scrape off the rising layer with a wooden spoon. When no more rises, add the following:
1 pinch of salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
Strain and cool. Drink in place of alcoholic mead or wine during feasts and rituals.