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Aphrodite’s Ambrosia – Greek Drink

Discover this exquisite Greek-inspired ouzo cocktail recipe that brings a touch of mythical ambrosia to your taste buds.

πŸ•’ Prep - 3 mins, Cook - 0 mins, Total - 3 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Greek

Allergens

None (excluding allergies to specific ingredients)

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Ouzo 2 oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 3 oz Ginger Ale Ice Cubes Orange Wedge Mint Leaves

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add the ouzo and orange juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Pour the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Top with ginger ale, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
  6. Garnish with an orange wedge and mint leaves.

Chef’s Insight

This cocktail is all about balance - the sweetness of orange juice and ginger ale is perfectly counterbalanced by the anise flavor of ouzo.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by Greek mythology, this drink embodies the essence of Aphrodite's ambrosia.