Sbiten alcohol: recipe

Sbiten alcohol is considered to be a Slavic drink. It is not only alcoholic, but also non-alcoholic. Not everyone knows about its existence. Sbiten is able to warm in cold weather and quench thirst on a hot day. It is very useful, it can also be replaced with usual drinks. In this article, we will consider recipes for making alcohol at home.

History of the drink

Non-alcoholic sbiten consists of very simple products: honey, water and various spices. It is generally accepted that he appeared somewhere in the XII century, this happened when the ancient Slavs only learned to cook a broth. They made it by insisting honey with grass in large containers, after which they were diluted with water. Often copper vessels were used in its preparation. Now they are used as modern samovars.

A little later, a recipe for alcohol was created. Non-alcoholic has become a little different. Various spices began to be added to the infusion, because of this, it became unusual in taste. All useful qualities also improved.

In the XVIII-XIX century, sbiten gained the greatest popularity. They began to drink it instead of tea and coffee. All year round he was loved equally. Sbiten was used not only as a tasty drink, but also it served as a medicine for colds, various gastrointestinal diseases and had a good effect on the nervous system. At the same time, various recipes for the preparation of slaughter of alcohol appeared.

But in the XX century they almost forgot about this drink. This went on for many years. But already in the 90s they began to produce sbiten again. To this day, it remains also popular.

Squad

Classic non-alcoholic sbiten consists of the following products:

• water;
• honey;
• spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and many others).

There are recipes to which meadow herbs are added, such as chamomile, thyme, hops, St. John's wort. In rare cases, sugar is added to it. Spices and spices in the composition may vary, but honey and water are the main components, without which this drink can not be prepared.

If we talk about the alcohol mix, then it includes everything the same except for water, instead of it in classical recipes - wine. The following spices are most often in harmony with it: star anise, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.

Types of Slaughter

This drink is usually distinguished by the method of preparation. It is of the following types:

1. Simple and choux. This is the easiest way to prepare, it does not require much time to infuse the drink. And if we talk about choux, then it implies the fermentation of components to produce wort.
2. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In the classic recipe, it is not customary to use alcohols, so most often it is non-alcoholic. But some make the ingredients ferment. After that, a low alcohol drink is obtained. A variant with the addition of wine, beer and other home tinctures is possible.
3. Hot and cold. A hot drink can replace tea. If you make sbiten alcoholic, then it will warm in a winter and lonely evening. And cold is used as a refreshing drink in the hot season.

Beneficial features

The usefulness of the drink does not depend on whether you use it hot or cold. It perfectly strengthens the immune system and gives strength on gray and cloudy days. Also has a good effect on blood vessels. Improves the general condition and renews vitality.

Cold sbiten perfectly quenches thirst on a hot day and restores water balance after hard training or a sauna. Very good effect on all internal organs, reduces the risk of inflammatory diseases. Fills the body with useful vitamins and minerals.

Drink storage

If we talk about hot sbitn, then it is advisable to use it immediately after cooking, you can store it for a maximum of half an hour, after which it loses its useful qualities.

But cold sbiten can be stored for about a year. But it is worth considering that not all honey drinks are stored for a long time. When cooking it, you need to keep in mind that the products should be fermented for several weeks. This is what gives a guarantee for a long storage time. If this is not provided for by the recipe, then it can quickly deteriorate.

Recipe for a Slaughter of Alcohol

At home, this drink is quite simple to prepare. You don’t need to buy any special ingredients, usually spices are added that can be found at home for almost everyone. If you do not like any seasoning, you can safely replace it with another or not add it at all. Prepare the following ingredients:

• a bottle of dry wine (preferably red);
• 100 g of honey;
• 7-8 inflorescences of clove;
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon;
• 1 tsp fresh ginger (can be replaced with dried);
• 200 g of any jam;
• 0.5 tsp nutmeg;
• mint (for decoration).

Cooking

This drink is quite sweet. If you want moderately sweet sbiten, then you can add a little less jam. It is advisable to take it from blackcurrant. This will give the drink a special taste. But if this is not the case, then take your favorite jam. Then follow these steps:

1. Pour the wine into a pan with a thick bottom and set it to heat. Then grate ginger.
2. After the wine begins to boil, add all the other ingredients. After boiling, reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.
3. Strain the hot drink. To smooth out the sugaryness and sweetness a little, you can dilute it with boiling water. Garnish with mint leaves on top. But do it exclusively at will.

Sbiten alcohol with a cord

This recipe has an unusual taste, and all thanks to the addition of liquor to the drink. It doesn’t turn out to be very strong, and the honey flavor will smooth out all the bitter notes. To prepare a slaughter, take the following products:

• 150 g of honey;
• 0.5 l of water;
• cloves;
• allspice;
• ginger;
• 200 g of filling;
• mint, thyme, linden inflorescences.

Cooking

It is not difficult to prepare alcoholic sbiten at home. The only delay before drinking is the time to tincture the drink. But after that you will surely enjoy an extraordinary mix. Many people like him. To prepare it, follow these steps:

1. Heat the water until hot. Then dissolve honey in it.
2. Put this mixture on fire, after boiling, let it boil for another 10 minutes. The fire should be at a minimum.
3. Add the liquor and boil for a few more minutes.
4. Finely chop the ginger, but can be grated. Add it to the mixture.
5. Send all the other spices and herbs there. After boiling, cook another 5-8 minutes.
6. Set aside the pan and cover. Leave the infused drink for about 30 minutes.

Track down all unnecessary components. Sbiten can be served by pouring it into glasses. It remains only to enjoy the excellent taste.