Rakija Old Fashioned πŸ₯ƒ Balkan Craft πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ (Slivovitz Old Fashioned)

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Cocktails Balkan Oct 13, 2025 624
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Description

Plum rakija stirred with demerara syrup and bitters, finished with orange oilsβ€”smoky stone-fruit warmth in a crystal glass. Minimalist, elegant. 🍊

Hook: Three ingredients, one big cubeβ€”silky, bar-quality sipper in 2 minutes. ⚑

Ingredients

Servings: 4 Γ—1
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Preparation

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Total Time

πŸ•’ Prep: 2 min
⏳ Total: 2 min

Nutritional Value

πŸ”‹ Energy: ~165 kcal
πŸ’ͺ Protein: 0 g
🧈 Fat: 0 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~6 g
πŸ§‚ Sodium: ~2 mg
πŸ”₯ 165 kcal 🍞 6 g carbs
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Advice

Use a dry, clean rakijaβ€”overly fusel/heavy bottles taste harsh when stirred spirit-forward. A single large cube chills slowly and prevents dilution shock.

Why it works

Demerara’s caramel notes soften rakija’s edges while bitters add spice; orange oils echo plum skin aromatics and make the stone-fruit pop.

Twist

Walnut Old Fashioned: swap bitters for walnut bitters. Smoky version: add a barspoon of smoked plum syrup or a drop of peated whisky. Citrus-forward: split orange peel with a small grapefruit strip.

Status

Rakija, dressed to the ninesβ€”Balkan spirit meets classic cocktail chic. #grannyzen #rakija #balkancocktail πŸ₯ƒπŸŸ 

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