Sbiten (Spiced Honey Drink) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine all ingredients with 1 quart water in a saucepan with a lid over medium heat; bring almost to a boil.
Cover and turn off heat; steep for 15 to 20 minutes.
Strain, then reheat and serve, or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.