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Ouzo, The Spirit of the Greek Summer
Greek Reporter ^
| May 23, 2023
| Tasos Kokkinidis
Posted on 06/07/2023 8:51:21 PM PDT by DoodleBob
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A diversion from Trump vs DeSantis and Russia vs Ukraine.
If we are going to boycott Bud Light, we should switch to a drink that'll separate the wheat from the chaff.
Don't drink that swill Metaxa. Ouzo Mini is the best I ever had. The black licorice taste is deceptive - if you're not careful, this could be you.
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posted on
06/07/2023 8:51:21 PM PDT
by
DoodleBob
To: DoodleBob
The Lebanese make Arak, which is basically the same as Ouzo. It is very very strong. I don’t know who made it first.
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posted on
06/07/2023 9:13:19 PM PDT
by
clashfan
(Whom shall I fear?)
To: DoodleBob
It’s strange how it starts out clear but turns cloudy white when you add water or ice.
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posted on
06/07/2023 9:16:33 PM PDT
by
clashfan
(Whom shall I fear?)
To: DoodleBob
I always thought it tasted like paint stripper. Prefer bourbon
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posted on
06/07/2023 9:17:54 PM PDT
by
from occupied ga
(Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
To: from occupied ga
Ouzo drinking is an art. Or maybe it’s a way of life: Say what???
I'm with >from occupied ga<. Hate the stuff. Reminds ME of industrial floor cleaner.
To: DoodleBob
I like it. The first time I had it was when some pals took me to a Greek place before my wedding. We ended the evening with some ouzo. I swear it neutralized the garlic and onions on my breath.
To: Southside_Chicago_Republican
Probably neutralized a fair amount of brain cells too.😉
CC
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posted on
06/07/2023 9:59:53 PM PDT
by
Celtic Conservative
(My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV.)
To: DoodleBob
Never heard of it
Sounds like a commercial
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posted on
06/07/2023 10:11:41 PM PDT
by
NWFree
(Sigma male 🤪)
To: DoodleBob
My brother was stationed in Greece in the mid 70s. My parents and I went to visit him. He and I and maybe my dad took a stroll in the village one evening and stopped at a store, I think. Did not look like a bar. I was offered a sip of ouzo, despite the fact that I was eleven. I liked it. But I have never had any since.
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posted on
06/07/2023 11:10:55 PM PDT
by
married21
(As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
To: clashfan
Sambuca in Italy and raki in Turkey
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posted on
06/07/2023 11:23:03 PM PDT
by
gnarledmaw
(Hive minded liberals worship leaders, sovereign conservatives elect servavevnts.)
To: married21
Was your brother stationed at Heraklion AB? I know, that's in Crete. I was there twice for missile firings, had a great time.
On my second trip, I was a member of the advance party, it was basically a free vacation.
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posted on
06/07/2023 11:33:31 PM PDT
by
Night Hides Not
(Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
To: Night Hides Not
No, I don’t remember the name of the base. He was Air Force, and it was on the Pelopenesian Penninsula. The village name was Kato Achaeia.
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posted on
06/07/2023 11:56:45 PM PDT
by
married21
(As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
To: married21
In retrospect, I had it made. My battalion’s mission was air base defense, so I split my time between Hahn and Spangdahlem AB’s. I was living in a small town along the Mosel River, instead of the red mud at Grafenwoehr.
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posted on
06/08/2023 1:17:47 AM PDT
by
Night Hides Not
(Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
To: DoodleBob
Have to pick Arak, like Arak Masada over any ouzo.
Arak and coke is a big thing in South America.
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posted on
06/08/2023 4:11:21 AM PDT
by
Jewbacca
(The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
To: clashfan
They’re both anise liquors and have a similar taste, but they are not the same.
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posted on
06/08/2023 4:14:00 AM PDT
by
Jewbacca
(The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
To: clashfan
You poured it incorrectly.
That’s an oil that appears from a bad pour and makes it taste funny.
Absinthe has the same issue.
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posted on
06/08/2023 4:16:22 AM PDT
by
Jewbacca
(The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
To: DoodleBob
I spent time on the Greek island of Crete, specifically, Iraklion Air Base.
Raki was the drink of Crete:
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posted on
06/08/2023 4:53:57 AM PDT
by
Alas Babylon!
(Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS!)
To: Alas Babylon!
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posted on
06/08/2023 5:02:42 AM PDT
by
Alas Babylon!
(Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS!)
To: married21
Just west of Kato Achaeia is the joint civil airport and Greek air base of Araxos. Perhaps that’s where your brother was stationed.
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posted on
06/08/2023 5:17:23 AM PDT
by
ops33
(SMSgt, USAF, Retired)
To: DoodleBob
Going to Greece this fall. Will have to try it.
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posted on
06/08/2023 5:26:07 AM PDT
by
yldstrk
(Bingo! We have a winner!)
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