Rakomelo

December 27, 2016Ashley Korizis
Rakomelo

Prep time: 8 minutes

Cook time: 2 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Rakomelo, a hot honey spiced brandy, is typically consumed during cold weather. Bottles of the spiced spirit are available in retail shops throughout Greece but the flavors aren’t nearly as appealing as a freshly mulled batch.

Traditionally prepared with brandy known as Tsipouro, grappa or grape brandy will also do the trick. Served straight in a short glass or “sfinaki” served straight and consumed from a shot glass or “sfinaki”. It is meant to be sipped slowly and enjoyed.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tsipouro, grappa, or unaged grape brandy
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation

  • Combine the liquor, honey, cinnamon, and cloves in a small pot. Make sure the stove top is off when combining the ingredients as the liquor’s vapors are flammable
  • Bring the pot to a boil over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes
  • Remove from the heat and serve. If your pot isn’t well suited for serving directly into small glasses, you can transfer the spiced drink into a small teapot
Rakomelo
Print Recipe
  • Prep time: 8 minutes
  • Cook time: 2 minutes
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces unaged brandy
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method

  • Combine the liquor, honey, cinnamon, and cloves in a small pot. Make sure the stove top is off when combining the ingredients as the liquor’s vapors are flammable
    Bring the pot to a boil over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes

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