StillSmart

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-28T23:04:28+00:00

chill, it is genuinely good to have you out there moderating my flippancy.
Respect.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun May 28, 2017 11:04 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-28T18:50:46+00:00

Tried the Essencia Ouzo essence last year.
went down well at a party.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Sun May 28, 2017 6:50 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-28T15:04:22+00:00

My Italian neighbour makes wine each year. I take some of the pomace and re-ferment, and make Grappa. Done right, it is very nice. Done wrong, it is suitable for fire starting and label removal. Try some aged on oak. Bringing this back on thread, Grappa is my favourite base for anise seed only "ouzo".

Statistics: Posted by chill — Sun May 28, 2017 3:04 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-27T23:34:09+00:00

Risking derailing this thread into "Drinks That I would Not Make......"

Grappa.

Why?

OK, having offended Greeks and Italians, I shall stop.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat May 27, 2017 11:34 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-27T23:29:30+00:00

TBH I can't think of a reason for doing so.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat May 27, 2017 11:29 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-27T17:42:44+00:00

Have you tried making Metaxa?

Statistics: Posted by chill — Sat May 27, 2017 5:42 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-25T21:09:15+00:00

That is similar to the way that I do it.
My neutral comes in at around £1.50 a litre all in.(I do not pay myself for the time spent making it!)
A 280ml bottle of Prestige essence is circa. £11.50. Stated to treat 14 x 750 ml bottles.
I always stretch essences to treat a litre, for some reason it seems to work for me taste wise.
I have the edge on you regarding cost, methinks.

At the time I discovered Ouzo, I also discovered Mataxa, Greek Brandy, and quickly learnt that any Mataxa below a five star rating was really only good for starting BBQ's.
Apologies to Greek readers.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu May 25, 2017 9:09 pm

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-25T01:44:29+00:00

I research this a couple of years ago, so from memory: distill clean high proof neutrals, macerate crushed anise seed, cut to 35ABV and redistill. Star anise and/or fennel seed or a combination that suits you can also be used.
On the other hand you could do it the way I have done, buy a bottle of vodka and add anise extract from the grocery store, boom, your done. Not top shelf ouzo but not bad.
Just Sayin'

Statistics: Posted by just sayin' — Thu May 25, 2017 1:44 am

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-18T06:20:13+00:00

Good shout. I always forget using essences.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu May 18, 2017 6:20 am

Re: Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-17T22:46:52+00:00

Being totally honest here, I discovered Ouzo 30 years ago, while in Greece.
It joined Pernod and Pastis in my list of "louched" cloudy drinks, after adding water.
These days I am a LSOAB and use Prestige Ouzo Essence and my neutral.
It clouds up nicely with bottled spring water from the fridge.
And tastes just fine, for little effort.

I will be interested to know if you find a better way of making it.
ATB.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed May 17, 2017 10:46 pm

Interested in trying to make Ouzo.

2017-05-17T12:49:53+00:00

Hey guys. I recently attended a Greek festival and was introduced to Ouzo. Now i have done a little research and found a lot of different things but never a clean cut and dry base recipe. Has anyone taken a chance to make Ouzo? If so would you mind helping me out with a recipe?

Statistics: Posted by Sttifyd35 — Wed May 17, 2017 12:49 pm