Category: drinks
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Tsipouro, Ouzo, and Tsikoudia: What Sets Them Apart in Production, Alcohol Content, and Flavor
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in drinksAlthough tsipouro, ouzo, and tsikoudia share many similarities, they are fundamentally different. They all have the same transparency in the glass, a similar burn in the mouth, and pair beautifully with meze. However, tsikoudia is not just ‘Cretan tsipouro,’ nor is ouzo ‘tsipouro with anise.’ The truth lies in the production process. Tsipouro is distilled…