Zbiten with cardamom.
Zbiten - ancient recipe Russian Hot beverage.
Description:
Zbitten is simple and great beverage especially during the cold months. Zbiten - an old Russian beverage made
from of red sweet wine, honey, with herbs tea and spices. It gives great health, a strength forman and beauty for women.
Ingredients:
2 pint (1 litre) water
2 bay leaf
1/4 oz (5 g) ginger
1/4 oz (5 g) cloves
1/4 oz (5 g) cardamom
1/4 oz (5 g) cinnamon
4 - 5 oz sugar
1 cup (6 oz) fresh honey
Method:
1. Bring to boil the water.
2. Add the cloves, ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, sugar, honey last and stir until honey dissolves.
3. Cook on low heat for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring regularly.
4. Remove from heat. Strain and discard spices.
5. Serve hot.