The best traditional Russian drinks
The top 3 according to 26 votes from people: Mors · Kvass · Vodka. (Updated Jan 17, 2026.)
The old and beloved drinks of Russian cuisine, from kvass to sbiten, according to Wikipedia, Advantour and cooking sites.
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Top 10
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Mors
Cranberry or lingonberry juice drink diluted with water.
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Kvass
Fermented drink made from rye bread or malt, a summer symbol and the base of okroshka.
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Vodka
The strong spirit that's part of every feast.
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Nalivka
Sweet homemade liqueur of berries or fruit.
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5
Vzvar
Dried fruit and berry decoction, a Christmas drink.
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6
Sbiten
Hot drink of honey, herbs and spices, known in Russia since the 12th century.
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Kissel
Thick berry drink with starch, sometimes eaten with a spoon.
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8
Ivan chai (Koporye tea)
Fermented fireweed, the traditional Russian herbal tea.
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9
Medovukha
Honey mead, the oldest Russian drink; Suzdal's is especially famous.
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Tea from the samovar
Strong tea with jam and lemon, a symbol of Russian hospitality.
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11
Prostokvasha and kefir
Fermented milk drinks found on every Russian table.
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12
Birch sap
Birch sap, which is collected in the spring; popular drink of Soviet times.
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13
Ryazhenka
Fermented milk drink made from baked milk with caramel flavor.
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