February 6, 2014
Mors
Mors is a refreshing berry drink, common in Russia, and made with whatever berries are in season-- from cranberries, to blueberries and black currants. More often than not, a shot of vodka is served with the drink.
Ingredients
- 5 Ounces red currant
- 15 Ounces water
- 3 Ounces sugar (or more, depending on acidity of the berries)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 Ounces blueberries (or cranberries)
Directions
Place the berries and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Pass the liquid through a chinois and return to the saucepan. Add the sugar and lemon juice, then bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and remove from the heat.
Pass through a chinois again, let cool and refrigerate.
Serve with ice. Vodka optional.
Nutritional Facts
Servings3
Calories Per Serving164
Total Fat0.3g0.4%
Sugar37gN/A
Protein1g2%
Carbs42g14%
Vitamin A2µgN/A
Vitamin C26mg43%
Vitamin E0.3mg1.6%
Vitamin K14µg18%
Calcium23mg2%
Fiber3g13%
Folate (food)8µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)8µg2%
Iron0.6mg3.5%
Magnesium11mg3%
Niacin (B3)0.2mg1.2%
Phosphorus27mg4%
Polyunsaturated0.1gN/A
Potassium172mg5%
Sodium7mgN/A
Sugars, added28gN/A
Zinc0.2mg1.4%