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Sbiten is a traditional winter drink with honey, popular in Russia, dating back to the 12th century. In the 19th century, interest in it declined due to the advent of tea and coffee, but today interest in this ancient drink is returning.
Like Mead Sbiten is a drink made from honey, water, spices and jam. Sbiten to be alcoholic by adding wine or non-alcoholic. The key is high quality honey and spices.
As might be expected, the ratios of these ingredients depend on the family that makes the drink. Some add red wine, vodka or brandy to the main ingredients to make the drink stronger.
There are many recipes for Sbiten. The ratio of jam in this recipe is higher than honey, while in other recipes you will find up to 2 cups of honey and only 2 tablespoons of jam.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ginger
450 g of blackberry jam
10 1/4 glasses of water (or red wine)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 mint leaf (optional)
2 dried hot peppers (optional)
Method of preparation:
In a medium saucepan, combine honey, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, blackberry jam, water or wine, nutmeg, mint and hot peppers if using. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the honey and jam are completely dissolved. Remove from the heat.
Allow the drink to reach room temperature. Squeeze the liquid through cheesecloth, press the solids and transfer to an airtight container or bottle. One 750 ml bottle should suffice. Store in the refrigerator.
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