Ouzo of Mytilene Ούζο Μυτιλήνης
The archetypal Greek aperitif from Lesvos, aromatic with Lisvori aniseed and crafted for leisurely seaside mezze.
- Type
- spirit
- Designation
- GI
- Made from
- aniseed distillate
- Where
- North Aegean
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Crisp and intensely anise-forward with delicate herbal undertones. It coats the palate smoothly before finishing clean, warm, and dry.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Look for 100 percent distilled indications on reputable island brands.
Look for the GI designation and Mytilene or Plomari distillation credentials.
The rules in short
Distilled on the island of Lesvos (Mytilene) in copper alembics, flavoured with island aniseed and aromatics.
Serving ideas
- Served over ice with cold water to louche
- Sipped alongside grilled octopus and salty olives
- Paired with fried fish and tangy mezze
Substitutes
Pastis, Sambuca.
Read more: Ouzo, Tsipouro, and Raki: A Guide to the Clear Spirits of Greece.
Cooked in
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