Pane Pistimiou

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Photographed in an Urban Bar 1920 Alto Coupe 18cl

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Metaxa 12 Stars
1⁄3 oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
2⁄3 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
0.08 oz Metaxa Ouzo
1⁄4 oz Chilled water
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

A Greek-influenced riff on the Champs-Élysées named after Panepistimiou Street in Athens, which, thanks to its being the address of the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library, is known as Athens' cultural corridor.

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History:

Created in May 2025 by yours truly.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Pane Pistimiou contains 192 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 18.01% alc./vol. (18.01° proof)
  • 18 grams of pure alcohol

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David’s Avatar David
15th June at 07:20
Made this last night to use up some Metaxa and absolutely loved it. The Chartreuse with the Ouzo was great. Will be making again!
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Alex S’ Avatar Alex S
11th June at 17:05
I have a litre bottle of Metaxa I've been meaning to finish up so I made this today. It's pretty good and the chartreuse and ouzo are battling it out for the flavours. I think they complement each other quite well! Thank you Simon.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
12th June at 12:19
My pleasure. I'm enjoying experimenting with Metaxa 12 Stars.
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