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An ouzo bottle. Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA:) is a dry anise-flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in 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.
Metaxa. Metaxa (Greek: Μεταξά) is a line of branded Greek alcoholic drinks, each a flavored amber blend of spirits and Muscat wine, aged in oak barrels, and packaged in amphora -shaped bottles. [1] Several Metaxa products have numbered “star” designations indicating, according to different sources, either the product’s age, the ...
In Greece, mastiha (Greek: μαστίχα) or mastichato (Greek: μαστιχάτο) is a sweet liqueur produced with the mastika resin from the Greek island of Chios, which is distilled after hardening to crystals. [1][2] Sugar is typically added. It is a sweet liqueur that is typically consumed at the end of a meal. It has a distinctive ...
Tsipouro. Tsipouro (Greek: τσίπουρο, romanized: tsípouro) is an un-aged brandy from Greece and in particular Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia.Tsipouro is a strong distilled spirit containing 40–45% alcohol by volume and is produced from either the pomace (the residue of the winepress) or from the wine after the grapes and juice have been separated.
Arak, absinthe, ouzo, pastis, sambuca. Rakı, Türk Rakısı or Turkish Raki (/ rɑːˈkiː /, Turkish pronunciation: [ɾaˈkɯ] ⓘ) is an alcoholic beverage made of twice-distilled grape pomace and flavored with aniseed. [1] It is the national drink of Turkey. [1][2] It is popular in Turkic countries, Caucasian countries, Balkan countries ...
Aldi Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt. Nutrition per 2/3 cup: 90 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 65 mg sodium, 5 g carbs (0 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 16 g protein. "I'm a big fan of Aldi plain nonfat ...
Bottles of Cypriot Zivania. Zivania or zivana (Greek: ζιβανία, ζιβάνα[1] Turkish: Zivaniya [2]) is a Cypriot pomace brandy produced from the distillation of a mixture of grape pomace and local dry wines made from Xynisteri and Mavro grapes. [3] The name of zivania is derived from zivana (Greek: ζίβανα) which means pomace in ...
Arak is traditionally made of grapes and aniseed (the seeds of the anise plant); when crushed, their oil provides arak with a slight licorice taste. [1] Dates, figs, and other fruits are sometimes added. [2] Typically, arak is a minimum of 50% alcohol by volume (ABV), and can be up to 70% ABV (126 proof). [2] A 53% ABV is considered typical. [3 ...