According to an article recently published in the online edition of the British newspaper, rakomelo is featured among the world’s best traditional and – in some cases – homemade alcoholic drinks, which are mostly consumed during winter and include the gløgg, Denmark’s traditional mulled wine; Chile’s quintessential Christmas and new year aperitif “cola de mono” and Japan’s “hirezake”.
“When winter arrives in Greece, locals turn to rakomelo, a mix of
tsipouro (a pomace brandy that’s similar to grappa, but fruitier),
spices and honey,” The Guardian says.“To make it, the tsipouro is gently warmed with cloves and cinnamon – orange peel is often also added – and then mixed with a little honey. The resulting drink – its alcoholic kick mellowed by the sweetness – is served in small ceramic or glass pitchers and poured into miniature cups (a Mediterranean version of those used for sake) or shot glasses; it is meant to be sipped and enjoyed in good company.”
The Guardian’s list includes the following warming winter drinks:
- Chacha, Georgia
- Grzane piwo, Poland
- Gløgg, Denmark
- Mumma, Sweden
- Jägertee, Austria
- Rakomelo, Greece
- Cola de mono, Chile
- Hirezake, Japan
- Jólaglögg, Iceland
- Mulled cider, UK
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