The World in Liquor

Ouzo – Greece

The classic anise-flavored spirit of Greece known as ouzo has rapidly spread around the world. It’s a signature Greek flavor, and production really took off after Greece declared its independence in the 19th century. Ouzo also had a major jump in popularity when production of absinthe in Europe slowed—people enjoyed ouzo’s smooth flavor and likened it to absinthe without the wormwood taste. If you want to try ouzo the Greek way, head to any of the country’s many ouzeries—bars where ouzo and small plates of appetizers are served.

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