Russian cuisine: Kompot (traditional berry drink)

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Overview

This traditional berry drink is used fresh in summer or preserved for long Russian winters.

Ingredients

6 tablespoonfuls of sugar
1 lb assorted berries (for example, strawberries, red bilberries, blueberries, raspberries, black currant, or a frozen mix is a good choice too)
2 litres of water

Cooking

Boil the water, then add the sugar and berries. When it boils again, lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes. To make it taste even richer, add a few leaves of fresh peppermint three minutes before the drink is cooked. It can be served either warm or cold.

TIP:

The drink can be made from apples, peaches, pears, apricots and what not! Apricots and mint are a charming combination.

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