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Sbiten recipe
BuiltCopper mugNo iceAlcohol-free
The Sbiten is an alcohol-free drink, made with honey syrup and fresh ginger, served in a copper mug.
The old Russian winter drink: hot water simmered with honey and spices, sold by street vendors before tea arrived.
Sbiten ingredients
| Honey syrup | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Water | 200 ml (6¾ oz) |
| Cinnamon stick | 1 piece |
| Cloves | 3 pieces |
| Fresh ginger | 3 slices |
How to make a Sbiten
- Warm everything in a pan without boiling.
- Pour into a warmed mug.
- Serve hot.
- Glass
- Copper mug
- Ice
- None
- Garnish
- Cinnamon stick
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Sbiten: quick answers
- Does the Sbiten contain alcohol?
- No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
- How many calories are in a Sbiten?
- About 80 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Sbiten served in?
- A copper mug, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Sbiten have?
- 5 in total: honey syrup, water, cinnamon stick, cloves and fresh ginger. Simple enough to make at home.
