Sbiten (Russian Honey Drink) Recipe
A hot infusion of honey, ginger and warm spices — soothing, sweet and gently peppery.
- Category: Mocktail
- Glass: Irish coffee mug
- ABV: 0%
- Difficulty: Easy
- Alcohol-free: ✓
Ingredients
- Water200 ml
- Honey30 ml
- Cinnamon stick1 piece
- Whole cloves3 piece
- Fresh ginger slices2 piece
- Mint leaves4 piece
How to Make It
- Bring the water to a simmer with the cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
- Lower the heat and let the spices infuse for about ten minutes.
- Take the pan off the heat, then stir in the honey and mint until the honey dissolves.
- Strain into a warmed mug and serve piping hot.
Garnish
A sprig of mint and a cinnamon stick.
The Story
Sbiten is an old Russian hot drink of honey, water and spices that warmed the country long before tea arrived; in winter it was sold on the street from insulated pots.
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