Simple Ouzo Drink with Lemon
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Simple Ouzo Drink with Lemon
Description
The Simple Ouzo Drink with Lemon highlights ouzo's distinctive licorice taste balanced by the tartness of fresh lemon juice. Incorporating honey or another sweetener softens the edges and complements the citrus character. Muddled fresh mint leaves add fresh herbal notes and enhance the aroma and visual appeal. Pouring the cocktail over ice chills it and slightly dilutes the strong spirit, making it more approachable.
This drink suits Mediterranean mezze menus and pairs well with appetizers like marinated feta, fried calamari, steamed clams, or mini souvlaki skewers. The recipe also suggests substitutes like sambuca, arak, or aquavit for a similar anise flavor profile but with different nuances.
Adjusting the amount of lemon juice or water allows control over the flavor's sharpness and strength, making it customizable to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ ounces ouzo
- 1/2 to 1 ounce lemon juice more if you prefer, fresh
- 1 to 2 mint more for garnish, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon honey agave, or simple syrup (optional
- ice
Instructions
- In a mixing jar or cup, add the ouzo, lemon juice, and honey if using. Stir.
- Add the mint and muddle a bit (if you don’t have a muddler, you can use a small wooden spoon).
- Prepare a small glass and fill it with ice. Pour the ouzo cocktail over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint. Give the ouzo a quick swirl in the ice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best balance of tartness with the ouzo's sweetness.
- Honey, agave, or simple syrup can be added optionally to soften the drink's flavor.
- Substitute ouzo with similar anise-flavored spirits like sambuca, arak, or aquavit if needed, noting the flavor will vary.
- Serve the cocktail over ice and garnish generously with fresh mint leaves for aroma and garnish.
- Pair this drink with Mediterranean appetizers such as marinated feta, fried calamari, steamed clams, or mini souvlaki skewers for a complementary tasting experience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1898 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189.8kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30.3mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 45.6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 6.5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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