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Ingredients

• 200 ml Cretan raki (tsikoudia) or grappa
• 2 tbsp Greek thyme honey
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 strip of orange peel (optional)

Method

1. Put the raki, cinnamon stick, cloves and orange peel in a small pan or briki over low heat.
2. Warm gently for 2–3 min, until it is hot to the touch but not simmering, then stir in the honey until it dissolves.
3. Take it off the heat before it comes near the boil, and let it steep for 2 min.
4. Strain into small shot glasses and sip while warm.

Tips

• Raki is strong (often 40% alcohol or more); this is for adults only, in small glasses.
• Never let it boil or heat it over a high flame: the alcohol vapour can catch fire and the flavour turns harsh.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

OliveTomato The Greek Foodie