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A tall narrow glass filled with ouzo and water.
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What is Ouzo and How to Drink It

Ever tasted a drink that magically turns cloudy with water? That’s ouzo—Greece’s famous anise-flavored liqueur! To bring you the best insights, I sampled 5 popular Greek ouzo brands. Whether you’ve sipped it on a Greek island or are just curious about this Greek booze, we’re diving into how to drink it the right way and the best foods to pair it with.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: aperitif, drink
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Makos

Ingredients

  • 1 oz ouzo
  • 1 oz cold water
  • 3 ice cubes
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Instructions

  • Pour ouzo into a tall, narrow glass.
    A hand pouring ouzo in a tall narrow glass.
  • Add a splash of cold water.
    A hand pouring water over ouzo.
  • Add 3-4 ice cubes and stir with the back of a fork until the drink is well chilled.
    Taste, and if you prefer it smoother (with less alcohol) add more cold water gradually until it suits your preference.
    A hand adding ice cubes to the glass.

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Notes

👉 Tip: First pour the alcohol, then the cold water and add the ice at the end. This way, the ouzo does not freeze suddenly and the essential oils do not crystallize (something that can deteriorate the taste).
Rough ABV (Alcohol by Volume) guide:
  • 1 part ouzo + 0.5 parts water ≈ 27% ABV
  • 1 part ouzo + 1 part water ≈  20% ABV
  • 1 part ouzo + 2 parts water ≈ 13.3% ABV

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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