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RAKOMELO

I want to share a well known, tiny, little secret with all my dear friends. Rakomelo. For my none greek friends rakomelo is derived from a heavenly partnership between Raki or Tsikoudia (Cretan spirit which could be anywhere from 30 - 90% alcohol also known as fire-water) with Cretan thyme honey (meli in Greek) . Add some cinnamon and cloves, as well as patience and anticipation and the end result will warm your heart and soul beyond anything you have imagined.

Raki + Meli = Rakomelo

Recipe for 4 shots

4 shots raki or tsikoudia
3 teaspoons honey
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick

Place all ingredients in a small pot or greek coffee pot (briki). Let the mixture simmer gently over low heat ( till honey melts 2-3 minutes).  Cover for a a minute so the aromas can develop. The alcohol, honey and spice will mingle into a devine, heart-warming drink you will never forget.But please be very careful to not, repeat NOT  place the mixture near an open flame....very flammable!!

The sweet scent of cinnamon and cloves combined with warm raki will melt any cold, distant heart.

Try it .It is an unbelievably soothing winter drink.