| Type: | Mixed alcoholic drink |
| Origin: | Greece |
| Ingredients: | or, honey, and spices |
| Related: | Baked, |
(Greek, Modern (1453-);: '''ρακόμελο''' (or, from (Greek, Modern (1453-);: ρακή) + (Greek, Modern (1453-);: μέλι), meaning "honey") is a Greek mixed alcoholic drink.[1] It is a digestive spirit, traditionally used by many Greeks as a home remedy for a sore throat or cough.[2]
is made by combining or - two types of grape pomace brandy - with honey and several spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, or other regional herbs. It is produced in Crete and other islands of the Aegean 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 baked, which is a regional drink of the island of Amorgos, known as, made from, sugar and spices, and served at room temperature. Baked contains more spices than, which usually only contains cinnamon.[4] Baked is also available mixed and bottled, ready for consumption (served at room temperature).[1] [4]
A general recipe for is 1–2 teaspoons of honey for every 4 shots of, along with one clove and about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, modified to suit different tastes.[4]