Dragon's Blood Recipe

[James0816]

Hey guys, looking for a recipe for Dragon's Blood. The search is saying no results found. Does anyone have one? Thanks kindly

 

[lumpher]

https://beersmithrecipes.com/viewrecipe/4062400

https://www.arrowtothemead.com/mead-log/2020-mead-log/06-28-2020-dragons-blood

 

[Raptor99]

https://beersmithrecipes.com/viewrecipe/4062400

https://www.arrowtothemead.com/mead-log/2020-mead-log/06-28-2020-dragons-blood

The first link is similar to Viking Blood mead, with hibiscus. But the original Viking Blood mead was made with tart cherries, not hibiscus. Here is an interesting history: https://city-steading.com/recipes/viking-blood-mead-whats-the-big-deal/ I realize that you asked about Dragon's Blood, but this is closely related.

 

[bernardsmith]

I assume that Vikings Blood and Dragons Blood mead are all but clones. I make mine with hibiscus and ginger.

 

[Raptor99]

I assume that Vikings Blood and Dragons Blood mead are all but clones. I make mine with hibiscus and ginger.

They are all clones, our attempt to reproduce an ancient mead. According to the article I linked above, hibiscus introduced in the "Viking's Blod" made by Dansk Mjod in the 1700's. This company still exists! They sell Viking Blod mead made with hibiscus and ginger. They also sell a tart cherry mead called Vikinge Runer. https://mjod.dk/en/our-products/vikinge-runer

Most mead called Viking's Blood in our time includes hibiscus. But hibiscus grows in warmer climates, and was probably unknown in the north in Viking times. The earlier Viking's Blood was a tart cherry mead, probably with some added herbs and spices. As far as I know, we don't have an exact recipe.

Of course we can make whatever we want. We call it Viking's Blood for fun.