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Inoculation against melancholy, or the best strong drinks: grog, sbiten

November 21st, 2007

Appearance of grog began with disappointment. English seamen, whose menu traditionally included rum, one fine day, were given dilute drink at the direction of Admiral Edward Vernon. The admiral’s nickname of “Grog” has passed to this drink. Now grog is the drink, which consists of rum, sugar, hot water or strong tea. It is a strong drink. Or very strong drink.

Traditional Russian hot drink - sbiten. It is made from honey and treacle, cinnamon, cloves, herbs. This drink was popular in taverns, at fairs and in streets, it was bought from peddlers. By the way, this drink not always contained wine - but it helped to be warmed in frosts and to be rescued from cold.

Hot drinks are intended for a dialogue. The snack should not be burdensome - cheeses and dishes from them, ham, roasted bread. All these drinks can be not only ordered at a coffee house or at a restaurant, but also prepared at home. There are a lot of recipes, and it is possible to tell, them there are none of them at all – all depends on your taste, good purpose and occasion.

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