Sbiten Spiced Honey Drink
Warm, fragrant, and irresistibly soothing, Sbiten Spiced Honey Drink is a classic Slavic recipe that’s perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This centuries-old beverage combines a medley of aromatic spices—including cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger—with the natural sweetness of honey and brown sugar. Elevated with bright citrus notes from lemon juice and orange zest, and optionally accented with fresh mint leaves, this wellness-boosting drink is both comforting and refreshing. Simple to make in just 20 minutes, Sbiten is served hot to envelop you in its rich, spiced aroma and flavor. Perfect for cozy nights or sharing with loved ones, this traditional honey drink is a delicious way to explore cultural heritage while treating your senses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 6 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 sprigs Optional: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, pour 4 cups of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the honey and brown sugar to the saucepan. Stir until both are completely dissolved.
Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and grated ginger to the saucepan. Stir gently to mix the spices into the liquid.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. This will infuse the water with the spices' flavors.
Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and orange zest. Stir well to incorporate the citrus flavors.
Optional: Add fresh mint leaves for an additional refreshing note. Let them steep in the hot liquid for 2 to 3 minutes.
Strain the sbiten through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices, zest, and mint leaves.
Serve hot in mugs, and enjoy this comforting, spiced honey drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
