limey wrote:
>
> Can anyone help with this?
>
> We attended a Lithuanian wedding and were served a drink at the reception
> which was delicious - but it sneaked up on you. Believe me, I should know.
>
> It was a warm drink, being served all around in large teapots. It was
> smooth and orange flavored, but that's all I can identify. I only know I
> got pretty sloshed - after everyone convinced me it was nonalcoholic. Ha.
> My memory was that it was pronounced "viditus" but I can't find a recipe
> online.
>
> Dora


Virytos. Try this (from
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read...-08/1060790531):

Joe Urban's

1 tblspn caraway seeds
10 cloves
10 whole allspice
2 or 3 sticks cinnamon
1 vanilla bean
4 pcs crystallized ginger
10 cardomon seeds
1/2 nutmeg
3 strips orange peel
3 strips lemon peel
pinch saffron
4 cups water
2 lbs honey
1 qt grain alcohol [presumably vodka would do]


Boil spices, peels, and water, stirring until liquid is reduced to
half,
strain. Bring honey to a boil, skimming off the foam, and combine
both
liquids. Remove from heat, and add alcohol (away from stove and
open
flame -- heated alcohol or moonshine is highly inflammable). Very
slowly
bring mix to a simmer. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, allow
to cool.
Result may be strained or not, as preferred. Bottle, serve warm.