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Lozova rakija

grape brandy distilled at home, drunk in small glasses with meze

North Macedonia Wine & spirit

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled from pressed grape skins after the harvest and served with shopska salad and white cheese as meze.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lozova rakija?

Lozova rakija is a wine & spirit from North Macedonia: grape brandy distilled at home, drunk in small glasses with meze. Distilled from pressed grape skins after the harvest and served with shopska salad and white cheese as meze.

Made with

grapes

Cooked

distilled

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