Sbiten with sea buckthorn

4 servings

55 minutes

Sea buckthorn sbiten is a fragrant warming drink with deep roots in Russian cuisine. Traditionally made with honey and spices, it was used to boost health and fight colds. This version adds sea buckthorn for a gentle tartness and vitamins. The rich flavor of sbiten unfolds through the combination of honey sweetness, spicy warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, while orange adds citrus freshness. The drink is perfect for cold evenings, providing comfort and warmth. It can be enjoyed hot for a rich taste or slightly chilled as a refreshing vitamin elixir.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 182.6
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 1.6g
• Carbohydrates: 42.5g

Ingredients

• Oranges: 2 pc
• Water: 1 l
• Ground cloves: 5 g
• Cinnamon: 5 g
• Honey: 150 g
• Ginger root: 35 g
• Sea buckthorn: 80 g

Cooking steps

1. Boil the sea buckthorn in boiling water for 15 minutes. Once foam appears, remove the container from the heat. Strain the broth well and wait for it to cool slightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea buckthorn: 80 g
   • Water: 1 l

2. Boil water in a separate container. Add honey and stir until fully dissolved. Add finely chopped ginger. Also add cloves, cinnamon, and sliced oranges. Boil everything for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 150 g
   • Ginger root: 35 g
   • Ground cloves: 5 g
   • Cinnamon: 5 g
   • Oranges: 2 pieces

3. Leave the drink to cool for 30 minutes. Then strain it. Add the sea buckthorn infusion to the almost ready sbiten. Mix everything thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea buckthorn: 80 g