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LuLu · 04-12-2009, 11:47 AM

Friends brought us back a bottle of OUZO from their cruise of the Greek Isles. Told us they had not tried it but thought we would like to....

What is OUZO? It's in an attractive bottle. Should we open & try it or just let it look pretty in our liquor cabinet?

Annieeee · 04-12-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LuLu

Friends brought us back a bottle of OUZO from their cruise of the Greek Isles. Told us they had not tried it but thought we would like to....

What is OUZO? It's in an attractive bottle. Should we open & try it or just let it look pretty in our liquor cabinet?

Ouzo meant water when we lived in Turkey. It may mean the same thing in the Greek Isles.

Annieeee

*Lars* · 04-12-2009, 11:56 AM

The National drink of Greece! I dont care to much for the stuff so I would have left it in the bottle.

Quzo is made from distilling pressed fruit, usually grapes, raisins, or figs, and flavoring the resulting liquid with anise seeds, and sometimes, a touch of fennel or aromatic herbs. Ouzo has a distinct licorice-like flavor and is deceptively strong, usually about 35 – 45 percent alcohol.
Ouzo is traditionally served neat (without ice) accompanied by a glass of water or ice on the side. The drink is clear until it is mixed with the water or ice, as is traditional, when it turns a milky opaque color. Ouzo is traditionally consumed as a mixture of one part ouzo and two parts water. Ouzo is served is most every Greek restaurant and also in ouzeria, Greek ouzo bars, which are similar to France's wine bars.
Ouzo makes an excellent aperitif since it does not overwhelm the palate.