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 for man 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.