Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA: [ˈuzo]) is a dry anise -flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Cyprus and Greece. [1] . It is made from rectified spirits that have undergone a process of distillation and flavoring. Its taste is similar to other anise liquors like pastis, sambuca, mastika, rakı, and arak.

2021年8月3日 · Closely related to Italian sambuca, Middle Eastern arak, Balkan and Turkish raki, and French pastis, ouzo is an anise-flavoured alcoholic spirit. As you’ll learn in this guide, it is made by steeping anise and other spices distilling it in a similar way to gin.

2023年1月4日 · The act of drinking Ouzo is ritualistic for Greeks. This potent alcohol is sipped as an aperitif, stimulating the salivary glands and digestive system and priming one’s appetite for the main course. That feature alone makes Ouzo drinking a communal activity.

2018年6月8日 · Ouzo is by far Greece’s most famous alcoholic beverage. It’s a sweet, strong alcoholic drink similar to a liqueur, which is made from the by-products of grapes after they’ve been used for wine-making (mainly the skins and stems).

2023年1月19日 · Ouzo is an anise-flavored liquor produced from grape must (the remnants of wine-making). It can only be made in Greece and Cyprus and may include other spices beyond anise. No other beverage is as uniquely Greek or as closely linked to …

2020年4月17日 · Here are our picks for the top 10 best Ouzo brands to complete the traditional Greek holiday experience. Enjoy! 1. Ouzo 12. Whether you are looking for the perfect drink for your next party or something special to enjoy with your …

2023年3月14日 · Ouzo is a strong alcoholic drink made in Greece. It is made out of pure ethyl alcohol flavored with anise and possibly other spices. Contrary to popular belief, Ouzo is not made out of grapes! What does Ouzo taste like? Ouzo predominantly tastes of anise, which comes from the aniseed plant.

2023年7月21日 · Ouzo, which is Greece's national spirit, is a potent anise-flavored drink made using an age-old recipe. The backbone of ouzo is anise, an herb once used by Ancient Greeks in medicine and food. It's harvested, dried, and then macerated in alcohol to …

2021年7月29日 · Learn everything you need to know about ouzo, Greece’s national drink: how it’s drunk, how it’s made, why it turns milky-white when you add water to it and why it tastes of Greek summer! Imagine yourself sipping a glass of ouzo in the afternoon shade of a Greek island taverna, just as the sun begins to set over the Aegean.

Ouzo can be made from grape or grain-based alcohol, which is then distilled with anise, fennel, and other herbs, according to closely guarded formulas particular to every producer. It may range in alcoholic content from the relatively ‘mild’ 38% volume to …