Raki Drink with Cinnamon and Honey-Rakomelo
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Raki Drink with Cinnamon and Honey-Rakomelo
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A Raki drink with cinnamon and honey-Rakomelo is the ultimate winter beverage in Crete, Greece. Originally used to soothe a sore throat, it also serves as an aperitif or warming drink.
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Ingredients
For three shots of rakomelo or one mug
- ¼ cup raki
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces
- ½ orange only the peel
- Orange slices Optional. For garnish
For one tall glass of cold rakomelo
- ¼ cup raki 50 ml
- 1½ tablespoons honey 25 ml
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 20 ml
- 4 cloves
- 1 orange only the peel
Instructions
To make the warm rakomelo
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, put all the ingredients except the cinnamon and the orange peel. Warm the drink without exceeding 75°C. Strain and serve in shot glasses garnished with cinnamon and orange peel.
To make the cold rakomelo
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, put all the ingredients except the cinnamon and the orange peel. Warm the drink without exceeding 75°C. Strain into a small pitcher and cool the rakomelo in the refrigerator. Serve in a tall glass garnished with cinnamon and orange peel.
Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
151mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
152IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3shots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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