Might be Mead tasting but NOT mead

A cheater mead recipe: (from a mailing list I'm on)

1/2 gallon water
1-1/2 cups raw honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice, rounded
1/2 cup Everclear (R) (Everclear is a type of grain alcohol)

Slowly heat all ingredients together --- except the alcohol --- in a large stock pot. As the honey melts, an oily crust will form on the top of the meade. You can leave it there, for some feel this adds to the full-bodied texture of the meade, while others will tell you to skim it off. Do not allow the meade to come to a roiling boil. When it is well blended, remove from the heat,stirring occasionally until it settles. When it has cooled, add the Everclear (R)and serve.