I made a peppermint mead with hard candy peppermint. If you use candy canes you get a nice red color and great flavor! Since the candy is so high in sugar it will raise your alcohol content as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzSaBoXS-yg
Check out our 1 gallon recipe for a peppermint mead. It is a strange combo but has great flavor! It should be ready for bottling and aging after 6-8 months and have decent flavor. Check out the channel for more recipes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzSaBoXS-yg
I created a peppermint mead that it amazing... check the link out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzSaBoXS-yg
It sounds like a weird combo but dont bash it until you try it!