 Mastrogiannis Rakomelo | |
| Type | Mixed alcoholic drink |
|---|---|
| Origin | Greece |
| Ingredients | Raki ortsipouro, honey, and spices |
| Related products | Bakedraki,medovacha |
Rakomelo (Greek:ρακόμελο (orracomelo, fromraki (ρακή) +meli (μέλι), meaning "honey") is a Greek mixed alcoholic drink.[1] It is a digestive spirit, traditionally used by many Greeks as ahome remedy for a sore throat or cough.[2]
Rakomelo is made by combiningraki ortsipouro - two types of grape pomace brandy - withhoney and several spices, such ascinnamon,cardamom, or other regional herbs. It is produced inCrete and other islands of theAegean Sea and on the Greek mainland, chiefly consumed during the winter as a warm drink.[3] Rakomelo can be found as a bottled mixed drink in liquor stores, ready to be served.
A similar drink is bakedraki, which is a regional drink of the island ofAmorgos, known aspsimeni, made fromraki, sugar and spices, and served at room temperature. Bakedraki contains more spices thanrakomelo, which usually only contains cinnamon.[4] Bakedraki is also available mixed and bottled, ready for consumption (served at room temperature).[1][4]
A general recipe forrakomelo is 1–2 teaspoons of honey for every 4 shots ofraki, along with one clove and about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, modified to suit different tastes.[4]
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