Once the Vikings\u2019 drink of choice, mead now has a new and growing following who are putting a modern twist on the historical classic.\n\nTo celebrate the revival of this golden brew, we head into the studio with resident expert Cameron Moffett to discover the history of the world\u2019s oldest alcoholic drink, how English Heritage became the UK\u2019s largest retailer of it and how modern cocktails have helped to reinvent mead for a new generation of fans.\n\nFor three mead cocktail recipes to try at home, go to: www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/search-news/mead-resurgence/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices