1️⃣ Chill an old-fashioned glass. Express 🟠 orange peel over the glass rim; reserve peel.
2️⃣ In a mixing glass add 🥃 rakija, 🍯 demerara syrup, and 🟤 bitters. Add 🧊 ice and stir 15–20 sec until chilled and silky.
3️⃣ Strain over one large 🧊 cube. Express the 🟠 peel again and drop it in or clip on the rim. Taste; add a drop more syrup if you want rounder edges.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 2 min
⏳ Total: 2 min
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: ~165 kcal
💪 Protein: 0 g
🧈 Fat: 0 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~6 g
🧂 Sodium: ~2 mg
Advice
Use a dry, clean rakija—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 nines—Balkan spirit meets classic cocktail chic. #grannyzen #rakija #balkancocktail 🥃🟠
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