Ouzo definition, an aniseflavored, colorless liqueur of greece. Greeks drink the most ouzo and ouzeries ouzo bars serve it alongside. To balance out all those flavors, we recommend sipping ouzo with a bit. Listen to the audio pronunciation in the cambridge english dictionary. In greece today there are more than 300 ouzo producers. It represents the traditional kind of ouzo of thrace and obtains its friends. To balance out all those flavors, we recommend sipping ouzo. An introduction to ouzo, greeces national drink vinepair. Its story started back in 1880 at constantinople instambul where the kalogiannis brothers had a distillery. Ouzo usually consists of a smaller proportion of grape distillate comparing to raki but larger than 20% according to regulations.
Ouzo 12 is the ouzo with the extraordinary aroma of history and tradition. Ouzo otan piislive haris alexiou apo to vradi os to proi, diki mou ine i zoi ki olo ton kosmo katakto, fino ouzaki san roufo olos o kosmos ine thyma mou, san eho ouzo ke methao ki i po. In the bottle, ouzo is a clear liquid, but once ice cubes or water are added, it turns a milky white. Ouzo is full of lipsmacking flavors like fennel, coriander, and cloves, so much so that it delivers quite a taste punch. Therefore, there are great benefits to drinking it traditionally with food. This ouzo was the result of selected seeds and herbs which were blended harmoniously and which underwent a double distillation process resulting in an exceptional ouzo with a rich flavor and fine aroma. Haris alexiou ouzo otan pieis live haris alexiou to anestaki live, 2002 haris alexiou live 9297 oi filoi. Ouzo 12 is the bestknown, topselling brand in greece and the biggest and most famous ouzo in the world. It is the only ouzo with a cork and is now the most. Ouzo experts say this is because oils in the ouzo are soluble in alcohol but not water. For years, the following generations continued the production in family distilleries supplying the entire region with extra quality products. Jul 08, 2015 ouzo is full of lipsmacking flavors like fennel, coriander, and cloves, so much so that it delivers quite a taste punch. Whatever the reason, diluting ouzo with water tones down the licorice taste, but it still packs quite a punch.
Ouzo otan piis diki mou ine i ellas haris alexiou shazam. In recipes calling for fennel or fennel seed, try using ouzo instead. Greek ouzo barbayanni barbayanni ouzo in lesvos plomari. Ouzo is distilled from grapes and the best ouzo is known to come from the greek island, lesvos. Replace your snooze pills with barbayanni ouzo instead. Topped with meat sauce and cheese and baked in the oven. Ouzo bay focuses on authentic greek fare, emphasizing the freshest seafood and responsible cuisine. No other beverage is as uniquely greek or as closely linked to a culture as ouzo is to greece. Kostas paschalis beis is a distiller serres beis distillery and writer of the book from raki to ouzo an intoxicating journey of degustation and ouzo drinking.
Apr 29, 2015 it is even better than the sleeping pills you have hidden in your medicine cabinet. It is one of the leading brands of greek ouzo of plomari, lesvos. Allow to cool, then add alcohol, anise extract and water. You should pick this brand above others for it has been in the ouzo distillery business for quite long of 150 years.
From the ancient years until today, the human, trying to create drinks with alcohol, was using scented herbals, fruits, roots, flowers and seeds, at start with extract and fermentation, and later with distillation, with final purpose to feel enjoyment, relaxation and drunkenness. Apo to vradi os to proi, diki mou ine i zoi ki olo ton kosmo katakto, fino ouzaki san roufo olos o kosmos ine thyma mou, san eho o. Anise is added, sometimes with other flavorings such as star anise, fennel, mastic, cardamom, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon. In this case, the 12 refers to barrel number that is reputed to be the one most requested by patrons. It took its name in 1880 at the kaloyannis distillery from barrel no12. Traditional greek ouzo selection online agora greek delicacies. Unfortunately, their production is limited and they do not cover the whole of greece. It can only be made in greece and cyprus and may include other spices beyond anise. A little ouzo, and im back at a wedding so highspirited that. This creates a solution called ouzo yeast, which is then distilled for several hours, coming out at around 40% abv. How to pronounce ouzo in english cambridge dictionary.
It is made at about 45% alcohol, so its very strong. Greek ouzo barbayanni, barbayanni ouzo in lesvos, greek ouzo plomari mytilene lesvos greece if you wish to receive further information concerning barbayannis ouzo company and greek ouzo labels, or you wish to distribute our 100% distilled ouzo please use the form below to. Oct 18, 2015 when you pour it out of the bottle, there is a high enough percentage of alcohol in the glass that certain flavor molecules which are oils are dissolved in the alcohol and are transparent. Ouzo production begins with distillation in copper stills of 96% alcohol by volume abv rectified spirit. The ouzo bytheglass 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 otan peeis when you drink ouzo this page contains a translation into english of the lyrics to the popular greek song ouzo otan peeis diki mou ine ee ellas. Ouzo is distilled in copper stills of 96% abv, and flavored with anise and occasionally spices like coriander, fennel, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. It used to be kefi but that company closed and one of the brothers took the original recipe and made this. Ouzo drink is served straight, with water or with ice, in a tall slim glass in order to add as much water as we please.
Greek ouzo drink barbayannis ouzo alcohol content greek liquor alcohol content discover the five different distinct aromas of the barbayannis greek ouzo brand labels seducing all palates. Read the please discuss the nuances between pernodarak ouzo discussion from the chowhound spirits, ouzo food community. Ouzo 12 is known for older greek crowds and i believe is a dry ouzo. Sep 10, 2010 pilavas is by far the best ouzo for my taste. From the ancient years until today the human was using scented herbals, fruits, roots, flowers and seeds, trying to create drinks with alcohol. Apo to vradi os to proi, diki mou ine i zoi ki olo ton kosmo katakto, fino ouzaki san roufo olos o kosmos ine thyma mou, san eho ouzo ke methao ki i polismani otan tha me doun, melani amolao ouzo otan piis, ginese euthis vasilias, diktatoras, theos ke kosmokratoras. Fish are flown in daily from various regions around the globe. Smooth 92 proof and contains the distinctive water of pomari. It still maintains the taste i remember from 3 decades back, while all other brands that eventually when they became big and were bought by multinational companies deteriorated the quality and eventually the taste of their products. Ouzo definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
Greece the renowned ouzo barbayanni blue consists of pure essence of aniseed and sweetsmelling herbs. Ouzo is usually mixed with water, becoming cloudy white, sometimes with a faint blue tinge, and served with ice cubes in a small glass. Oct 12, 2014 with pastis, its as if ive returned to france, watching the 1998 world cup with a cheerful crew of college students in tours. Ouzo 12 is a take on the classic and historic greek liqueur based on anise black licorice.
One of the webs largest collections of ouzo shotdrink recipes, with a list of the most popular drink recipes in this section. Every single bottle is representative of the soul of greece. Valuable drips hiding centuries of tradition inside them. Add a couple of tablespoons to marinades for grilled shellfish or meats. One recipe that is kept unaltered through time and contains the distillers expertise and know how. Plomari ouzo is a sweet ouzo and its the commercialized to go ouzo. The dining room has beautiful views of the water and cityscape. The ouzo barbayannis lesvos labels are 100% distilled ouzo from plomari lesvos greece, standing out for their unique taste. Ouzo is often served with a small plate of a variety of appetizers called mezes, usually small fresh fish, fries, olives and feta cheese.
Metaxa brand is better as greeces brandy than ouzo. Inspired from the ottoman and byzantine architecture and from their decorative tile patterns. History our history starts in northeastern greece and in particular in the small city of komotini, where people faithfull to traditions started to produce and bottle ouzo in rudimentary facilities. Ouzo definition is a colorless aniseflavored unsweetened greek liqueur. Probably the oldest ouzo and the one that was the first ever bottled. The opulent space offers a full service bar and lounge, as well as a year round patio. Sertiko ouzo, is a traditional greek alcoholic beverage, focused also on turkish purchasers. The distillate from barrel with the number 12 was the one that many people at that time loved, since it had a special q. Perfect with meze appetizers, olives, cheese, dips, etc. Ouzo has been labeled as an exclusively greek product and is particularly popular during the summer, served with mezedes small portions of food such as octopus, salad, sardines, squids, fried. Please discuss the nuances between pernodarakouzo spirits.
More than a century later, this unique taste has established ouzo 12 as the best known and most popular ouzo in the world. Stream tracks and playlists from ouzo on your desktop or mobile device. Lyrics to ouzo otan piis diki mou ine i ellas by haris alexiou. Today, it still keeps the same taste that makes ouzo12 one ofthe. Its the only way, youll grasp why ouzo is such a laidback drink terroirista, ouzo otan pieis, gourmet magazine, to vima newspaper, issue 7719. The classic representative of winery distillery of thrace. Is a 100% greek product and greeces national drink. As far back as 1880, customers at kaloyiannis distillery who knew about ouzo asked to be served from barrel no. Greek ouzo liquor, barbayannis ouzo liquor distiller plomari. Today, it claims to be the topselling ouzo in the world. The flavoring ingredients are often closely guarded company recipes, and distinguish one ouzo from another.
This extract was preferred for its rich taste and its delicate aroma. The ouzo effect also louche or spontaneous emulsification is a cloudy oilinwater emulsion that is formed when water is added to ouzo and other aniseflavored liqueurs and spirits, such as pastis, rak. Top 3 benefits of drinking greek ouzo ouzo barbayanni. Freshly chopped green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. What makes ouzo mini of mytilene unique, is the 17 secret recipes of its producers and the fact that they are all combined in one. If you are looking for a unique and different type of cocktail, turn to ouzo. Ouzo is a fairly obvious abreviation from that i would have thought. Ouzo is an aniseflavored liquor produced from grape must the remnants of winemaking. Buy online greeces traditional drink, the aniseed liqueur ouzo, available in several brands from wellknown distilleries, delivered across the uk.
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