Brandy-Rakija
Serbia is a country well-known for its exceptional good quality brandy - rakija. Serbia is a country well-known for its exceptional good quality brandy (rakija) and most of all its plum brandy (sljivovica) and juniper brandy (klekovaca). In Serbia brandy was produced from various sorts of fruits, most often from the plum at the end of the 19 th century.
Brandy and Health:
In Serbia brandy is considered to cure many illnesses and has beneficial effect on the whole body. In the past it was used as the only anesthesia during operations, cleaning of wounds, stomachaches, reduction of body temperature, rinsing of throats with people with colds, which is a recommendation even today. Moderate consumption of good brandy improves and prolongs health.
References:
Serbia Tourist Guide. Retrieved from:
http://www.serbiatouristguide.com/live/Food_and_drink/Drinks/Brandy+