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Name: Traditional Raki e Vjetër from Albania
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 50
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: 5 liters grape pomace (from white or red wine grapes, freshly pressed); 2 liters pure water (for distillation); 1 cup white sugar (optional, for fermentation boost); 1 packet wine yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, optional for fermentation); Oak barrel or glass jar (for aging, 5-10 liters capacity); Clean cloth or cheesecloth (for covering during fermentation); Distillation apparatus (traditional copper still or modern distiller; ensure legal compliance)

Raki e Vjetër

Albania

Nationwide

Aged grape brandy, a strong spirit often homemade and served as a digestif.

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