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This pomegranate and lemon cocktail is made with Montenegrin Raki and is a delicious and refreshing drink. It`s called Pomegranate Lemon Raki Cocktail and be careful: Raki is a strong spirit. Its alcohol content can reach up to 50%.

INGREDIENTS

• 60 ml/ 2 oz. Raki / Rakia liqueur
• 60 ml/ 2 oz. pomegranate juice
• 60 ml/ 2 oz. Sprite or 7up

METHOD

1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
2. Add the Raki (preferably grape raki) and the lemonade.
3. Stir slightly.
4. Pour the pomegranate juice over the drink.
5. Garnish with a slice of lemon and some mint leaves.

NOTES

Raki, Rakia or Rakija is a popular alcoholic drink across Balkans and Eastern Europe. It is a fruit brandy made from fermented and distilled fruits. The most common fruit is grapes but it can be also done with plums, figs, apricots, pears and other fruits.

SHOPPING LIST

1. Raki | USA | UK | Germany
2. Pomegranate juice  | USA* | UK* | Germany*
3. Sprite lemonade | USA* | UK* | Germany*
4. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*
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