Quick Finnish Lemon Mead (Sima)

1. Boil 1–2 litres water.

2. While the water is boiling, wash a 3-liter container and squeeze the juice from the lemon into a glass.

3. Set aside 1 litre of hot water for the sima. Rinse the container with the rest to sterilize it.

4. Put sugar and lemon juice into the container.

5. Pour 1 litre hot water onto the sugar and lemon juice and mix until sugar dissolves.

6. Add 1 litre cold water.

7. Add a very small amount of yeast (up to ¼ teaspoon).

8. Let it stand overnight.

9. Wash a 2 litre soda bottle and rinse it with boiling water.

10. Add 1 teaspoon sugar into the bottle and a few raisins if you want to.

11. Pour the sima into the bottle with a funnel.

12. Leave in a dark place in room temperature for 2 days.

13. Move the bottle into the refrigerator; the sima is ready.