Honey Sbiten
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. This interesting beverage has been around for quite a long time, with the first mentions dating back to 1128. Back then, as today, there were many different ways to prepare it, but only one component always remained unchanged—honey. Without honey, it's simply impossible to make authentic sbiten. If you're curious about how to prepare this aromatic and healing drink, I'd be happy to share with you a simple recipe for honey sbiten. There's truly nothing complicated here—ingredients are affordable and economical, and preparation takes about 30 minutes. Making honey sbiten at home is no trouble at all. Serve it chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Pour water into a saucepan and add honey, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved.
- 2
Step 2
Peel the fresh ginger and cut it into small cubes.
- 3
Step 3
Place a pot with water and honey over heat and bring to a boil. Add spices and sliced ginger, simmer the sbiten over low heat for 10 minutes, and add caramel at the end for color.
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Step 4
Slice the lemon into wedges, pour the sbiten into cups, and serve, garnished with lemon.