ouzo
Anise spirit, Aegean
Ouzo is a Greek anise-flavored liquor, clear in the bottle but turning milky white when water or ice is added.
It is traditionally served as an aperitif, often alongside small dishes called meze.
The distinctive licorice taste comes from anise seed, though other herbs and spices may be included.
We ordered ouzo and olives at the taverna.
Greek neighborhood restaurant
- mezeMiddle Eastern appetizer spread
- AthensGreece's capital city
- MykonosAegean resort island
- SantoriniVolcanic Greek island destination
Aegean · Cyclades · Mediterranean · Hellenic · Zorba · bouzouki · souvlaki · calamari
Purified by vaporization
- grapeVine-grown berry cluster
- pomaceFruit crushing residue
- aperitifPre-meal alcoholic beverage
- digestifPost-meal settling drink
mastic · proof · alcohol · clear · potent · ethanol · fermented · distillation
Anise-flavored confection
- fennelLicorice-tasting culinary herb
- star aniseEight-pointed aromatic seedpod
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
sambuca · pastis · raki · aniseed · anisette · flavor · essence · botanical
Clear essential liquid
- cloudyObscured by atmosphere
- milkyWhitish and cloudy
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- opalescentShowing milky iridescence
diluted · ice · transformation · pitcher · emulsion · ritual · opaque · translucent
Casual toast or farewell
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- clinkSharp metallic ring
- saluteGestural sign of honor
friendship · company · gathering · conviviality · hospitality · warmth · merriment · laughter
taverna
Greek neighborhood restaurant
Santorini · Aegean · Cyclades · Mediterranean · Hellenic · Zorba · bouzouki · souvlaki · calamari · octopus
distilled
Purified by vaporization
digestif · mastic · proof · alcohol · clear · potent · ethanol · fermented · distillation · artisanal
licorice
Anise-flavored confection
- fennelLicorice-tasting culinary herb
- star aniseEight-pointed aromatic seedpod
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
herbal · sambuca · pastis · raki · aniseed · anisette · flavor · essence · botanical · spiced
water
Clear essential liquid
opalescent · diluted · ice · transformation · pitcher · emulsion · ritual · opaque · translucent · hazy
cheers
Casual toast or farewell
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- clinkSharp metallic ring
salute · friendship · company · gathering · conviviality · hospitality · warmth · merriment · laughter · storytelling
- Greek cultureGreece, Greek mythology, Greek history, Greek cuisine, Greek gods
- Modern GreeceGreek language, Greek history, Greek culture, Modern Greek, Constantine I
- Anise Spiritspastis, sambuca, raki, absinthe, anisette
- Greek spiritsraki
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- Alcoholic Drinksbeer, wine, vodka, rum, whiskey