Okay, so I’ve been seeing ouzo cocktails all over my social media feeds lately, and they looked so refreshing, I just had to try making some at home. I’m no bartender, but I love a good, simple drink, and these seemed right up my alley.
First Attempts: Keep it Simple, Stupid!
I started with the most basic thing I could find – basically just ouzo and water. I grabbed a bottle of ouzo (didn’t even look at the brand, to be honest) and some ice.
- I filled a glass with ice.
- I poured in some ouzo – maybe a shot or two? I didn’t measure, just eyeballed it.
- Then I topped it off with cold water.
And… wow, that milky, cloudy transformation is pretty cool to watch! The taste? Straight-up licorice. It was strong, but refreshing, especially with the ice. I could see myself sipping this on a hot day.
Getting a Little Fancier
After that, I wanted to try something a bit more “cocktail-y.” I did some Googling found a recipe that called for lemon, so I was I figured, why not.
- Again, I filled a glass with ice.
- Poured in the ouzo.
- This time, I squeezed in the juice of like, half a lemon.
- Added a splash of water.
- I even tossed in a lemon slice to make it look pretty.
This was definitely better! The lemon cut through the strong licorice flavor and made it much more balanced. It was still very ouzo-forward, but in a good way. I think I added a tiny bit of sugar, too, just to take the edge off the lemon.
Experimenting with Sweetness
Then I have a little bit of sweet, and the ouzo with lemon were delicious. But I thought about the sweetness may make it more flavorful.
- I put some ice into the glass.
- Poured in the ouzo.
- squeezed half a lemon.
- Added a little bit of water.
- put some sugar and mixed.
It taste good, so I think next time I have drink like this again, I will add some sprite, It may taste better.
Final Thoughts (For Now!)
I’m definitely not done experimenting. I’m thinking of trying it with some mint next time, or maybe even a splash of something bubbly like club soda. I’m also realizing that the kind of ouzo probably matters – I’m going to try a different brand next time I’m at the store. But for a first try, I’m pretty happy with my ouzo adventures! It’s a surprisingly versatile drink, and super easy to play around with.
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