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Sbiten

01 Mar

Brought to us by Jeanette

Hot drink made from spices and herbs with honey or sugar. It was purchased in general only in Moscow in crowded places. Sbiten is considered Russian national winter beverage.

5 l water
800 g berry jam
200 g honey
2 g ginger
2 g cloves
1 g cinnamon

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Bring water to boil, add honey and jam. 5 minutes after add spices to the water and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Source: RussianFoods.com

Additionally, Jeanette taught us how to toast like a russian with some quality Vodka and a variey of Georgian Wines.

 
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Cambric Tea

01 Jan

Brought to us by Greg

8 rounded tsp black tea
4 cups water
4 cups milk
brown sugar

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Warm milk. Boil water, add tea, let steep. Fill teacups or mugs ½ full with milk. Fill rest of the way with tea. Add brown sugar to taste.

 
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Ginger Water

01 Jan

Brought to us by Greg

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 gallon water

Dissolve sugar and ginger in vinegar by shaking or stirring, add cold water, mix, serve.

Note – if grinding your own ginger, consider straining it before putting it in a glass to get rid of the “bits”.

Serves about 8.

 
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