Neithdar Cynhaeaf Gwair (Haytime Nectar) is a traditional Cymric (Welsh) recipe for a classic crofter's mead made from sugar water with raisins that was traditionally served to workers during hay-making time for quenching thirsts. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Welsh version of: Haytime Nectar (Neithdar Cynhaeaf Gwair).
'Rwyf wedi clywed y diod yma yn cael ei gyfeirio ato fel 'medd tlodyn' ac fe'i weinid fel diod feddwol ysgafn i leddfu twddf sych yn ystod amser cynhaeaf gwair.
Cynhwysion:
4.5l o ddŵr
500g o resins
1kg o siwgr
sudd tri lemwn
Dull:
Berwch y dŵr i’w buro a’i adael i glaearu.
Cyfunwch y resins, y siwgr a’r sudd lemon mewn bwed gan ychwanegu'r dŵr a’i droi ryw unwaith neu ddwy bob dydd am bedwar diwrnod. Gorchuddiwch gyda chlwt glân.
Hidlwcy y trwyth drwy fwslin, ei arllwys i boteli a rhoi corcyn yn dynn yng ngheg pob un ohonynt.
Gellir teneuo’r ddiod hon ag ychydig o ddŵr cynnes cyn ei yfed, os dymunir.
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English Translation
I've heard this referred to as 'poor man's mead' and it was used as a lightly alcoholic drink to soothe parched throats during hay-making.
Ingredients:
4.5l water
500g raisins
1kg sugar
juice of three lemons
Method:
Boil the water, then set aside to cool.
Combine raisins, sugar and lemon juice in a bucket. Pour over the water and stir once daily for four days. Cover with a clean cloth.
Strain the liquid through muslin and pour into bottles. Immediately cork them securely.
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