Method
- Shake ouzo and fresh juices vigorously together.
- Coat the rim of a glass with powdered sugar.
- Pour the drink into the glass over ice.
- Add a dash of bitters.
- Garnish with a thin orange slice and serve.
About the Ouzini
The Ouzini is a sour-style cocktail featuring Cyprus ouzo as its base. The combination of anise-flavored ouzo with fresh orange and lemon juices creates a refreshing, slightly sweet yet tart drink with distinctive herbal notes.
History
Created by novelist Michael Paraskos as a Cypriot alternative to the brandy sour, using local ingredients like Cyprus ouzo in response to a 2014 campaign promoting Cypriot cuisine.