Russian Hot Honey Beverage (Sbiten)

A traditional Russian hot honey beverage, sbiten can be prepared with or without alcohol and is often enjoyed as a warming winter drink.

Category Tags:

Beverage

Cuisine Tags:

Eastern European

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Instructions

  1. Combine honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, blackberry jam, water or wine, nutmeg, and optional mint leaves and chile peppers in a medium saucepan.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the honey and jam fully dissolve.

  3. Allow the sbiten to cool to room temperature, then strain through cheesecloth and transfer to an airtight container.

  4. Refrigerate and reheat for serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 183 kcal
Carbohydrate: 47 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 29 mg
Sugar: 36 g
Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g