Hot Rakija Toddy 🥃 Serbian Winter 🇷🇸 (Šumadijski čaj)
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Description
Plum rakija gently heated with caramelized sugar, water, and lemon—steaming, cozy, softly smoky. In Serbia it’s called “tea,” though there’s no tea inside. 🍂
Hook: Warm, whisk, sip—zero shaker, pure winter comfort. ⚡
Hook: Warm, whisk, sip—zero shaker, pure winter comfort. ⚡
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Preparation
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Total Time
🕒 Prep: 5 min
🔥 Cook: 5 min
⏳ Total: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 5 min
⏳ Total: 10 min
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: ~165 kcal
💪 Protein: 0 g
🧈 Fat: 0 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~10 g
🧂 Sodium: ~5 mg
💪 Protein: 0 g
🧈 Fat: 0 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~10 g
🧂 Sodium: ~5 mg
🔥 165 kcal 🍞 10 g carbs
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Advice
Keep it just below a simmer—steam, never boil—so the rakija stays aromatic and the drink doesn’t turn harsh.
Why it works
Light caramel builds round sweetness; gentle heat volatilizes the plum and oak notes of rakija; lemon oils lift the finish and keep the cup bright.
Twist
Add black tea for a modern “true tea” version, or swap lemon for orange + clove for a market-stall vibe.
Why it works
Light caramel builds round sweetness; gentle heat volatilizes the plum and oak notes of rakija; lemon oils lift the finish and keep the cup bright.
Twist
Add black tea for a modern “true tea” version, or swap lemon for orange + clove for a market-stall vibe.
Status
Snow outside, warmth inside—Šumadijski čaj that thaws fingers and spirits. #grannyzen #rakija #serbiancocktail
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Original recipe: https://grannyzen.com/recipe/351-hot-rakija-toddy-serbian-winter-sumadijski-caj
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