Ingredients
Demerara Syrup →0.3 oz / 9 mL
Orange Peel →garnish0.05 oz / 1 mL
Plum Brandy (Šljivovica / Rakija) →2 oz / 59 mL
Angostura Bitters →0.05 oz / 1 mL
CocktailEstablishedEasy · 3 minutesSerbia
Rakija Old Fashioned
A Balkan spirit-forward serve - plum rakija stirred with demerara syrup and bitters, finished with orange oils.
Modern Balkan bar serve for plum rakija / šljivovica in classic Old Fashioned proportions.
- Source: Granny Zen Kitchen: Rakija Old Fashioned (Slivovitz Old Fashioned)
- Source: Encyclopedia: Slivovitz
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Rocks
- Prep
- 3 min
29.7%
Total ABV
after dilution
One perfect serve
Standard recipe
Preparation
- 1
Combine plum brandy, demerara syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- 2
Stir until cold and silky.
- 3
Strain over a large ice cube and express orange peel over the drink.
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Batch and scale without guessing
Finished batch
22.18 oz
≈ 8 serves
Added water
3.38 oz
18% dilution
Estimated cost
$13.54
$1.69 per serve
Exact batch volumes
Scaled live from the standard recipe. Bottle estimates assume 750ml.
2.4 oz
0.4 oz
Filtered water3.38 oz