sbiten

Name: Sbiten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) honey; 12 ounce(s) seedless blackberry or currant jam; 3 - cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon(s) whole allspice; 1 tablespoon(s) whole cloves; 1 pinch(es) salt; 7 cup(s) water

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Beth Renzetti

Updated on Jul 31, 2014

Sbiten is a Russian mulled honey drink. Served warm, it is similar to mulled cider. It's usually served without alcohol, but certainly is delicious with vodka added just before serving. We also found it delicious with bourbon or cognac. Found at a website for Winter Olympics 2014.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
12 ounces seedless blackberry or currant jam
3 - cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 pinch salt
7 cups water

How To Make sbiten

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Bring to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 3

Strain through a fine mesh sieve, then serve warm.
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