Sbiten cranberry

Sbiten is an old Russian drink, the main components of which are honey and spices. A pleasant and fragrant drink with a slight cranberry sourness has an anti-inflammatory and warming effect, so it is ideal for the cold season.

Ingredients

• water 4 l
• frozen cranberries 500 g
• honey 8 art. l.
• granulated sugar 8 art. l.
• carnation 5 pieces.
• cinnamon 1 PC.
• cardamom 3 pcs.

Directions

1. 1. Put a pot of water on the fire until it boils. Sort the cranberries and wash them thoroughly.
2. 2. Dip cranberries in boiling water for 5 minutes. Throw away in a colander. Save water.
3. 3. Mash cranberries over a saucepan.
4. 4. Pour in the water that you have saved, put on a slow fire, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add a cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cloves.
5. 5. Honey and sugar. Let it brew, and cool.
6. 6. Enjoy your drink both warm and cold.