Best Ouzo Cherry Twister Recipes

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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

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.

MEDITERRANEAN SUNSET



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This is my own concoction. I'm really pleased with the results. The anise flavour of the ouzo is very nice with the citrus. Use your citrus of choice - I make it with all 3, depending on what I'm in the mood for and what's at hand.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ounce ouzo (or to taste)
grapefruit juice or lemonade
1 tablespoon grenadine

Steps:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice. Add all ingredients to a shaker and do a little dance -- Pour into highball glass and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 13.4, Sugar 9.3

OUZO CHERRY TWISTER



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I love ouzo, and I'm always on the look-out for new ouzo drinks. It tastes a little like red licorice, so it's perhaps best reserved for those who adore (or at least like) the taste of licorice. If you use real cherry juice, this results in a bright red, sweet drink. So it would be a great cocktail to enjoy with your...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 oz ouzo
1 oz vodka
2 oz cherry juice
2 maraschino cherries, for garnish
ice cubes

Steps:

  • 1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add the ouzo, vodka and cherry juice, and shake vigorously until well blended.
  • 2. Strain into a short rocks glass over fresh ice cubes, and garnish with 2 maraschino cherries, and serve.

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