Ouzo Cocktails

After talking to my Greek pen pal about what kind of drinks he drinks at parties I decided to research more traditional Greek drinks.Plus I figured hey I cant really screw up making mixed drinks right? Plus I was hoping that the ingrediants would be a little more affordable. I happen to be a very broke art student so the extra $20 or so of cooking every week tends to add up.  The number one Greek drink that always popped up is Ouzo. Ouzo is a very interesting drink that tastes strongly of black liquorish. It’s not for everyone but it’s a staple in Greece.  I had honestly never tried it so I went off to the local liquor store and picked up a bottle for $14.00 for this weeks article. I’m going to honestly say that is ok. Not my favorite alcohol ever, but ok. A lot of Greek people just drink shots of the stuff with strong tasting food. It’s about 80 proof so a few shots goes a long way.  I strongly recommend mixing it with a something. I made a Greek tiger and it was great, a little heavy for a drink but good. I added links to the glass types in the recipe section because I had no idea what most of them where. I’m more a wine and beer girl so I’m not fancy enough to know them, or something.


The best part about Ouzo for me however was tricking my roommates into trying it. Ouzo does not taste bad, it’s just a really strong taste, and the faces that they made where fantastic. Here is a video of my roomie dan! warning it’s a little loud.

Ouzo Cocktail Recipes
By Nancy Gaifyllia

TKO Shooter 1/3 oz. tequila 1/3 oz. Kahlua 1/3 oz. ouzo Serve in a shot glass.	Twister Shooter 1/3 oz. ouzo 1/3 oz. vodka 1/3 oz. cherry brandy Serve in a shot glass.
Vulcan Mind Probe Shooter 1 oz. ouzo 1 oz. rum Serve in a pony glass.	Greek Revolution Shooter 1/3 oz. ouzo 1/3 oz. grenadine 1/3 oz. galliano Serve in a shot glass.
Greek Tiger 1 part ouzo 4 parts orange juice Put 4 ice cubes in a shaker, shake and strain into an old-fashioned glass. Add a squeeze of lime, garnish with a twist of lime peel.	Greek Matter Scatter 1/2 oz. ouzo 1/2 oz. white creme de cacao 1/3 oz. coconut rum Shake with ice and pour into a rock glass or old-fashioned glass
Jelly Bean 1 oz. ouzo dash of a red or blue cordial (raspberry, blue curacao) lemonade Pour ouzo and cordial into a highball glass with ice, top off with lemonade.	Greek Doctor 1 oz. ouzo 1 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. orange juice Shake with 4 ice cubes, strain into an old-fashioned glass, and garnish with a slice of orange.

Cocktails Made with Ouzo - Ouzo Cocktail Recipes." Greek Food at About.com - Greek Food and Greek Recipes - Traditional and Modern Greek Cooking. Web. 22 Nov. 2011. <http://greekfood.about.com/od/tipsnutritionmenus/a/ouzoparty_3.htm>.