Almond Wine

by Alice
(USA)

ALMOND WINE (1) 1-1/2 oz. bitter almonds 1 lb. raisins 3 lb. granulated sugar 1 gallon water 2 lemons Yeast and nutrient Mince the almonds and raisins, then boil gently in 1 gallon water for an hour. Strain the liquor onto the sugar in primary fermentation vessel, stirring until dissolved, then add enough water to restore 1 gallon. Add lemon zest and juice and allow to cool to 70 degrees. Add yeast and nutrient, cover, and stir twice a day for 10 days. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into fermenting bottle and fit airlock. Rack after 30 days, then again after 6 weeks. Rack and bottle after an additional 6 weeks. Taste after 1 year.