Rakomelo

Rakomelo
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Ingredients

  • 1lt of raki or tsikoudia (grape pomace drink)
  • 4-5tbs of honey
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4-5 cloves

Directions

  1. Place the ingredients in a pot and boil them on a low fire, while stirring continuously. As soon as they boil sufficiently, turn off the flame and leave the rakomelo covered for approximately another 10’ to absorb the flavoring. Remove the cinnamon and cloves. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a bottle.

Tips

This homemade liqueur was traditionally served in the coffee shops of the Greek isles, however, you can now find it in even the… trendiest spots in Athens.

Tags

honey