Best Homemade Ouzo Recipes

10 BEST OUZO COCKTAILS

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Get a taste of Greece with these Ouzo cocktails. From a roaring Greek tiger to Greek coffee to a Mediterranean sunset, Ouzo just might become your new favorite.

Provided by insanelygood

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Greek Ouzo Cocktail with Lemon
Roaring Greek Tiger
Bold Greek Coffee Cocktail
Greek Revolution Shooter
Mediterranean Sunset Greek Doctor Cocktail
Raspberry Ouzo Slush
Greek Jelly Bean Cocktail
Tko Shooter
Ouzo Martini

Steps:

Select your favorite recipe.
Organize all the required ingredients.
Prep an Ouzo cocktail in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

HOMEMADE OUZO

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With the Greek marinated cheese and olives on my mind I couldn't help but think of Ouzo. Ir would be great sipped with either of the above recipes. Here is my recipe for Homemade Ouzo.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 c water
1/8 c sugar
1/2 tsp chopped and dried angelica root
pinch fresh grated mace
3 1/2 tsp anise extract
2 c pure grain alcohol, like vodka
1 c water

Steps:

1. Make a simple syrup with water and sugar. Add angelica root and mace.
2. Allow to cool, then add alcohol, anise extract and water. Give it a good shake.
3. Age for 1 week and then strain into clean bottles. Allow an additional month for aging.

GREEK OUZO PORK KABOBS

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Eat dinner as the Mediterraneans do with these delightfully different kabobs. Ouzo and the tzatziki dipping sauce give you a real taste of the Greek islands. -Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup ouzo or anise liqueur
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
2 large green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
24 cherry tomatoes
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Refrigerated tzatziki sauce, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow dish; stir in ouzo. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade in dish. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread pork and vegetables. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until until pork is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme and rosemary and serve with tzatziki.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OUZO LEMON SPRITZER

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 ounces ouzo
4 fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Soda water
Orange slices, for garnish

Steps:

Place the ouzo, mint and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over ice and top with soda water. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.