Sbiten (spiced Honey Drink)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• 3 slices fresh ginger, to taste
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients with 1 quart water in a saucepan with a lid over medium heat; bring almost to a boil.
• 2 cover and turn off heat; steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3 strain, then reheat and serve, or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.