Honey, Cranberry, Water

Sbiten cranberry

Sbiten is an old Russian non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drink. For several centuries, his recipe has not changed much. The main components of sbitnya are honey and spices.

Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 200 g cranberries
  • 1 liter of delicious drinking water
  • 2 st. l. Teddy bear
  • 2 buds of cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg

Cooking

Step 1

Sort the cranberries, wash thoroughly. Lower for 2-3 min. into boiling water. Throw away in a colander.

Step 2

Transfer the berries to a saucepan, mash with a pestle. Pour in water, add spices and quickly bring to a boil. Strain the decoction.

Step 3

Add honey and let it brew for 2 hours. Drink cold or warm.

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