Sbiten is an ancient Russian drink. In the old days they were traded not only in shops, but also right on the streets. Now it is difficult to meet on sale, except during public festivities.
There are three main types of slaughter:
1. The classic recipe. In boiling water (per liter) is added 100-150 grams of honey, the same amount of sugar, a few leaves of bay leaf, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. All this boils for ten minutes, and then filtered.
2. The beat with mint. All the same ingredients take part. Mint is added in a small amount.
These two types of whitewash are served hot, so they were often sold on winter holidays. Cooked right on the street. It not only has the property of warming, but is also an excellent way to combat colds. A sick person needs to drink a mug of sbitniya before going to bed.
3. Cold sbiten. In boiling water (per liter), add honey, hops, and cinnamon. Boil for about half an hour, then filter and cool. During boiling, a white foam is likely to form. It must be removed.
The third type is ideal for drinking in hot weather. Often he was taken with him for haymaking. Cold sbiten quenches thirst and gives strength. An ideal drink that can be an alternative to modern carbonated drinks. He was loved not only by adults, but also by children. However, when using cold sbitn in large quantities, you can get a little drunk. By the way, sbiten somewhat resembles mulled wine.
