Greek Vacation
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Greek Vacation
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | O/Purist Tsipouro |
| 2⁄3 oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
| 1⁄2 oz | Cointreau triple sec liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist & basil leaves bouquet.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
From the Greek islands to the seaside city of Thessaloniki to historic Athens, Greece is a holiday paradise and I look forward to sipping this delicately honey balanced Tsipouro Sour on my next trip to Greece. In the meantime, perhaps make at home and dream of your next vacation.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Dimitris Karababas at Banana Moon bar in Patra, Greece, this was one of ten winning recipes in the 2021 O/Purist Quest.
Nutrition:
One serving of Greek Vacation contains 229 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 19.96% alc./vol. (19.96° proof)
- 21 grams of pure alcohol
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