Soft Mead

1 quart water, preferably spring water
1 cup honey
1 sliced lemon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Boil together all ingredients in a non-metallic pot.  While boiling, scrape off 
the rising "scum" with a wooden spoon. When no more rises add the following:

pinch salt
juice of 1/2 lemon

Strain and cool.  Drink in place of alcoholic mead or wine during the Simple 
Feast.