Sbiten (Spiced Honey Drink)

30 mins

4 servings

5.0/5 (4 reviews)

This groglike drink has been popular in Russia for centuries. It is usually prepared without alcohol but it is good with it, too. Just add 1/2 cup of vodka or brandy during the last few minutes of simmering. A Mark Bittman.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 cardamom pods
3 slices fresh ginger, to taste
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cloves

Instructions

Combine all ingredients with 1 quart water in a saucepan with a lid over medium heat; bring almost to a boil.
Cover and turn off heat; steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
Strain, then reheat and serve, or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: N/A

Total: 30 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 227.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.3g	22%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	1%
	Sugars 59.8g
Protein 0.2g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227.4

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 60.3g

22%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g

Sugars 59.8g

Protein 0.2g