Rakomelo

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Rakomelo (Greek: ρακόμελο; from raki (ρακί) + meli (μέλι), meaning honey) is an alcoolic drink produced from the honey (fermentation of sugars of the honey).

Mispelling, today call "racomelo" the hot mixture of tsikoudia/raki with honey and several spices, like cinnamon, cardamom and other regional herbs. In fact this mixture is a Liquer. It is produced in Crete and other islands of the Aegean sea or in the mein land and it is mainly consumed during the winter as a warm drink. This is not to be confused with baked raki, which is a regional drink of the island of Amorgos that is made from raki and sugar.