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The Greek Ouzo!

One of the most traditional alcoholic beverage in Greece and one of the most beloved of Greeks!

greek ouzo

It can be found in nearly all cities, towns, and villages and mainly it served with “mezedes” (the Greek version of tapas) such as octopus, salad, stuffed grape leaves, calamari, fried zucchini, croquettes and it is only made in Greece!

An extremely familiar image for the Greeks, it is a table by the sea with ouzo and mezedes!

ouzo by the sea

If you’re a fan of Italian Sambuca or French Pastis you’ll love ouzo!

Ouzo production begins with distillation in copper stills.

Anise is added, sometimes with other flavorings such as star anise or mastic. Like any other anise-flavored spirit, if you add a little water to ouzo, it’ll get milky. So place one or two ice cubes in a small glass. Pour a small amount of ouzo over the ice and enjoy!

You can also mix ouzo in cocktails! Some good flavors to mix ouzo with are citrus juices, cranberry juice, banana, and mint!

Try some experimentation or take a look to our suggestion below:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces ouzo
  • 4 fresh mint leaves
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Soda water
  • Orange slices, for garnish

Directions:

Place the ouzo, mint and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over ice and top with soda water. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.

Visit our e-shop and explore your ouzo selections!

www.cretaneshop.gr

A special “lamb” of Crete, the Andikristo!

A genuine Cretan recipe, of the shepherds in the mountainous locations of Crete, characterizes the entire island.

A deep tradition of Cretan cuisine with minimal ingredients and incredible taste

Cut the lamb into four pieces and without unnecessary spices, just salt and pepper, each one is passed on a pointed stick.

Then the coals are lit, and the improvised wooden spits are placed on opposite sides, and not on top of the fire. Distance from fire and air will give the desired effect!

It is the food of feasts and joy and of course you will find it in most restaurants in Crete!

Enjoy this recipe (upon order) and many more traditional recipes of Crete, in our tavern!

Contact us: 00302810821050 & info@arolithos.com

Cretan herbs are your allies…

Oh lovely herbs! Right ingredients and right products, could actually gain a lot of health benefits….

The common sense conclusion is that herbal remedies can be the perfect choice for mild, long-term complaints 🙂

Hot or cold, the choise is yours…

cold tea


Let ‘s see some of their benefits

  1. Anti-ageing

Antioxidants found in herbs, helps in slowing down the ageing process. They also prevent free radical damage and restores the age of your cells in the body. This makes your skin look flawless and younger.

2. Aids in digestion

A cup of herbal tea after meals helps in digesting your food easily. Herbal tea is rich in spearmint that smoothens the digestive system and acts as an appetite suppressant, reducing the urge to overeat.

3. Weight loss

Herbal tea rich in functional ingredients like lemongrass, help you to burn fats and also helps in boosting metabolism.

As mentioned before, there are many herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes. The following are a few more:

  • Peppermint or dill for indigestion
  • Chamomile for insomnia
  • Lemon balm for headaches and tension
  • Rosemary for halitosis (bad breath) and to improve concentration
  • Thyme, sage, bay leaves, and rosemary to prevent stomach upset

Now you know..it’s the time to visit www.cretaneshop.gr & to choose great quality of herbs!

malotira tea