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Chaucer’s mead isn't just for sipping — it's for creating. Warm it with cinnamon and clove for a fireside spiced mead, or blend it with dark ale and honey for a traditional braggot worthy of a medieval feast. Mix it into cocktails like the Honeymooner or the boozy Shirley’s Mom. Bake it into brown butter mead cookies, drizzle it over poached pears, or fold it into a cheesecake glaze that will have your guests raising their goblets. From cocktails to desserts, CHAUCER'S transforms every recipe into a celebration.

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CHAUCER’S CELLARS is a division of BARGETTO WINERY. You will be redirected to BARGETTO WINERY to complete your purchases.

Chaucer’s cellars presents: Brew Thy Own Mead!

Welcome! Pull up a seat and check out this tutorial. Our master mead-makers share the secrets of crafting Hot Spiced Mead - a delicious honeyed drink enjoyed for centuries.

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  • Braggot Fill glass with 1/4 chilled CHAUCER'S ORIGINAL MEAD. Top off with 3/4 of your favorite West Coast style IPA.
  • Razz Royale Fill glass with 1/4 chilled CHAUCER'S RASPBERRY MEAD. TOp off with 1/4 of your favorite Prosecco.
  • Honeymooner Fill cocktail shaker with ice & 4oz chilled CHAUCER'S ORIGINAL MEAD. Add 1oz Whiskey and 2 teaspoons Anise Extract. Shake well and strain into glass. Optional: garnish with lemon/lime wedge.
  • Castle Collins: 1/2 oz Fresh squeezed lemon 1.2 oz simple syrup 2oz Botanical Infused Gin 4oz CHAUCER'S SPARKLING MEAD 2-3 dashes of Orange Bittesr Garnish with a lemon wheel and rosemary (Tribute to Tom Collins on the rocks)
  • Donkey's Birthday Combine 2oz of Applejack and 4oz of CHAUCER'S MEAD* into an old fashioned glass on the rocks. Add a splash of Triple Sec and squeeze of lime. Garnish with lime wheel & stir. *Can substitute CHAUCER'S POMEGRANATE MEAD
  • Shirley's Mom Fill your glass with ice Add 1 tablespoon Grenadine, pour 4oz chilled CHAUCER'S POMEGRANATE MEAD Top off with 4oz Ginger Ale and garnish with a maraschio cherry.
  • Braggot Royale Fill glass with 1/4 chilled CHAUCER'S RASPBERRY MEAD. Top off with a favorite chocolate stout.

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