Rakia doesn't get enough credit for being a spirit that is suitable for cocktails... It is traditional drunk chilled with salad or meze, the Balkan equivalent of charcuterie or antipasto, respectively. The most famous adulterated incarnation of rakia is the seasonal греяна ракия or hot rakia. The origin of mulled rakia is a bit murky, but what is clear is that it is a traditional staple that keeps us feeling snug as the temperature drops.