Ouzo can be a kefi-catalyst, an infusion of life-force that can make a colorless world seem vibrant and nothing seems important beyond the now. My first day in Lesvos a couple years ago was a Sunday which is a popular day in the cafeneons when …

Ouzo Kefi: The ouzo of choice in my local cafeneon though who knows if it is really Kefi or some other ouzo bought in bulk and poured into Kefi bottles?

Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA: [ˈuzo]) 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.

Jan 19, 2023 · 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 a culture as ouzo is to Greece.

Jan 10, 2022 · A glass of Ouzo is the perfect companion to all of the above and there’s no doubt it helps create ‘Kefi’ (joy). Some say drinking Ouzo is a form of art, while others call it a lifestyle. Today we put the spotlight on Greece’s most famous beverage.

Aug 25, 2017 · For the uninitiated, ouzo teeters precariously between “classic” and “cliche.” The drink is not to blame- drunk properly, it’s a clean, fresh taste of summer. But, like many worthwhile pleasures, it needs a little finesse. Ouzo is heaven …eventually. As the …

Aug 5, 2021 · “Ouzo is the flirtation”, as the late lamented master-craftsman Anestis Papatzimopoulos used to say, the flirtation before you sit down to the table and surrender yourself to the love of wine. Ouzo is an aperitif. It is not a substitute for wine or beer, it does not accompany a meal, and it is never drunk at the table.

May 1, 2015 · Made from pressed grapes, berries, various herbs and spices, ouzo is Greece’s national drink. The companies that produce ouzo each have their own closely guarded recipe for this drink, but in varying amounts, the ingredients include mint, wintergreen, fennel, hazelnut, and of course, anise.

Mar 14, 2023 · Ouzo is a product made out of the distillation of alcohol and aromatic herbs. Apart from anise, herbs commonly used in Ouzo production are fennel, coriander, cinnammon, and many more. Let’s find out more about Ouzo production in Greece, what to drink Ouzo with, and the best Ouzo in Greece!

Apr 18, 2017 · L’esprit grec ou « Kefi » se retrouve dans la nourriture copieuse, la musique, les conversations animées. Les grecs sirotent leur ouzo avec des amis, de la famille, pur ou allongé d’eau, toujours accompagné de délicieux hors – d’œuvre, appelés « mezzes ».