A to Ž: Croatia Facts You Probably Didn't Know R - Rakija

Rakija is to Croatia as Tequila is to Mexico. This strong aperitive is known for it’s healing properties, which Croatians swear by. It’s known for healing stomach pain, curing a toothache, and disinfecting wounds even.

Rakija is also drank on special occasions, and comes in a variety of flavors. The most common ones are: Lozovača (made out of grapes), Šljivovica (made out of plumbs), and Kruškovac (made out of pear).