YIA MAS – our favorite Greek drinks
The traditional drinks of Greece are famous all over the world - Ouzo and Retsina particularly. But how well known are they really? They feature exotic flavors less familiar outside the region, like the anise of ouzo. And resin - an extremely unusual flavor - gives retsina its characteristic crispness and mysterious pine-like essence. Each
Tsipouro: Tyrnavos, Mount Olympus, Vergina & Dion sites
After the olives harvested and pressed for oil, and the grapes picked and pressed for wine, a treasured third fall ritual takes place — the making of Tsipouro. This aromatic strong spirit is made of the marc- the skins and seeds and pulp- leftover from pressing the grapes for wine. The marc is distilled, and
Greek Spirits: The History and Art of Tsipouro making
You can call tsipouro the most “sociable” drink in Greece. It brings together good friends, good company and must be enjoyed with plates of delicious food. It also has a rich history that makes it an important part of Greek culture.