Sbiten

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• Several slices fresh ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

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

sugar, honey, cloves, cardamom pods, ginger, cinnamon, lemon zest, mint leaves

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sbiten-386486 (may not work)