Taste Quince Rakija at local bars

Quince Rakija (Dunja Rakija) is something that you can not miss if you visit Belgrade. Rakija is the Serbo-Croatian name given to an alcoholic drink made from the distillation of fermented fruit. It is a clear-as-water kind of drink, with a percentage of alcohol that can range from approximately 40% to 65%.

Rakija can be made out of almost any fruit, and each fruit has its own specific Rakija name.

Serbians take much pride in producing Rakija in the home. Making your own cheese, jam or wine is nothing strange in Serbia, and making rakija is no exception. Every Serbian either makes their own Rakija, has a cousin who makes it, or just knows somebody who makes it.