How Much Mead to Drink?

Pick a glass that is 8–10 fl oz (240–300 ml) to drink mead the modern way. Mead is often drunk from glass or crystal vessels that are egg-shaped, have a stem, and are colorless.

How do you drink mead?

Mead can be served at room temperature or chilled, depending on type. Dry mead can be chilled like white wine for a refreshing way to cool off, while a fuller-bodied or sweeter mead goes well over ice with a meal or neat as an after dinner drink.

What is a serving of mead?

One serving equals about five fluid ounces (148 ml) of mead with 12% alcohol by volume (ABV) ( 6 ). Given the relatively high alcohol content of mead, it could be easy to go overboard, especially if you're drinking it under the assumption that it's good for your health.

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