Tag: ljivovica

Over 50 million liters of rakija are estimated to be produced in Serbia alone each year, making this fruit brandy the undisputed front-runner for the title of what is the most popular alcohol in the Balkans. Across the peninsula, this strong spirit is a deeply ingrained cultural tradition, symbolizing hospitality, celebration, and conviviality.

Most people assume all alcoholic drinks are loaded with sugar, but that's not always the case with spirits. While made from sugar-rich fermented fruit, the traditional distillation process ensures that pure rakija is not high in sugar. This makes it significantly different from many liqueurs and cocktails.