Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA:) 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 …

Jul 29, 2021 · The boxes were marked ‘uso Massalia’ (for use in Marseille, the destination), which became a ‘slogan’ for high-quality tsipouro flavoured with anise and was soon abbreviated. In …

The slogan was soon shortened ("Marseille" was cut). Much later ouzo was bottled as a separate spirit. Ouzo - unlike tsipouro - is only a small part - grape distillate.

Jan 10, 2018 · There is an old Greek saying “Ouzo makes the spirit” and in true Greek style, it’s paired with food, music and lively conversation. A glass of Ouzo is the perfect companion to all …

tsou.greece (which, read out loud, sounds a lot like “tsougrise”, i.e., “let’s clink our glasses” in Greek) marks the first attempt to create an online meeting point for ouzo enthusiasts across …

Jun 13, 2012 · Ouzo is a potent beverage, with an anise or licorice-like flavor. To call it a Greek “white lightning” is too simple – ouzo is a complex drink. A simple glass of ouzo at an ouzeria …

Ouzo is a traditional Greek alcoholic drink made out of pure ethyl alcohol, grapes, and different kinds of flavoring such as anise, fennel, cardamom, cloves, coriander, and so on. It’s made in …

Aug 3, 2021 · 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 …

The island of Lesvos is the heart of Greece’s ouzo production, but to feel its pulse you have to head to Plomari, on the south coast. Ouzo-making here can be traced from the 19th century, …

Mar 31, 2025 · Combining Mediterranean herbs with a traditional process- dating back thousands of years- Ouzo is by far Greece’s most famous spirit. Exclusively produced in Greece, once …