# The best traditional Russian drinks

The old and beloved drinks of Russian cuisine, from kvass to sbiten, according to Wikipedia, Advantour and cooking sites.

- 26 votes · 13 items
- Nov 27, 2023 · Виктория Николаева
- https://even.best/en/l/606/the-best-traditional-russian-drinks

## Top 10

1. **Mors** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Cranberry or lingonberry juice drink diluted with water.
2. **Kvass** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Fermented drink made from rye bread or malt, a summer symbol and the base of okroshka.
3. **Vodka** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — The strong spirit that's part of every feast.
4. **Nalivka** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Sweet homemade liqueur of berries or fruit.
5. **Vzvar** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Dried fruit and berry decoction, a Christmas drink.
6. **Sbiten** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Hot drink of honey, herbs and spices, known in Russia since the 12th century.
7. **Kissel** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Thick berry drink with starch, sometimes eaten with a spoon.
8. **Ivan chai (Koporye tea)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Fermented fireweed, the traditional Russian herbal tea.
9. **Medovukha** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Honey mead, the oldest Russian drink; Suzdal's is especially famous.
10. **Tea from the samovar** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Strong tea with jam and lemon, a symbol of Russian hospitality.
11. **Prostokvasha and kefir** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Fermented milk drinks found on every Russian table.
12. **Birch sap** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Birch sap, which is collected in the spring; popular drink of Soviet times.
13. **Ryazhenka** (-1 · ▲1 ▼2) — Fermented milk drink made from baked milk with caramel flavor.

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