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Lilac Wine

A delightful homemade lilac wine that captures the essence of spring.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 days
Total Time 7 days
Servings: 6 bottles
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh lilac blossoms make sure they are pesticide-free
  • 1 gallon water
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of acid blend or lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon of yeast nutrient
  • 1 packet of wine yeast Champagne yeast works well
  • 1 lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Large glass fermentation jug
  • Airlock
  • Funnel
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Bottles for storage

Method
 

  1. Gently rinse the lilac blossoms to remove dirt or insects.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring the gallon of water to a boil.
  3. Add the rinsed lilacs to the boiling water, cover, and let steep for 24 hours.
  4. Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or fine strainer into your fermentation jug.
  5. While the liquid is still warm, stir in the sugar until dissolved.
  6. Add the lemon juice, acid blend, and yeast nutrient.
  7. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before adding the wine yeast.
  8. Seal the fermentation jug with an airlock and place it in a dark, cool area for about a week.
  9. After fermentation is complete, siphon the wine into clean bottles.
  10. Seal the bottles and store them in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Patience is key; letting the wine age for a few months will enhance the flavors.