Ouzo Martini 2 Recipes

OUZO SPRITZ WITH PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

Steps:

• For the pickled watermelon rind: Slice off each end of the watermelon and discard. Stand the watermelon up and begin trimming the thin green layer off, leaving the white pith layer on the watermelon. Depending on the size, slice the watermelon in half widthwise so it is easier to work with.
• Trim the white rind off in the same way the green rind was removed. When all the white rind has been removed, trim each piece into a 1-by-6-inch plank. (This measurement doesn't have to be exact, you are just trying to create pieces of relatively the same size and thickness.) Trim any remaining pink parts off. Wedge as many planks as you can into a 32-ounce wide-mouthed glass jar with lid. Discard the rest.
• Combine the cider vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, salt and aromatics in a saucepot over high heat and bring to a boil. Whisk to dissolve the sugar, then pour over the rinds while hot. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Refrigerate overnight before using. The rinds will keep up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
• For the ouzo spritz: Fill 2 lowball glasses with ice. Place the ouzo, lemon juice, egg whites and pickling liquid in a cocktail shaker without ice. Vigorously shake to froth the egg whites, then strain into the glasses. Top with seltzer and garnish with a spear of pickled watermelon rind and a sprig of mint.

HOMEMADE OUZO

Steps:

• 1. Make a simple syrup with water and sugar. Add angelica root and mace.
• 2. Allow to cool, then add alcohol, anise extract and water. Give it a good shake.
• 3. Age for 1 week and then strain into clean bottles. Allow an additional month for aging.

OUZO MARTINI

Steps:

• In a martini shaker, combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup of ice.
• Shake and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses.
• Garnish each glass with a slice of lime.

10 BEST OUZO COCKTAILS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep an Ouzo cocktail in 30 minutes or less!

OUZOTINI

Steps:

• To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the ouzo and vermouth. Give the mint leaves a twist and add them.
• Vigorously shake to chill, then strain into martini glasses.
• Garnish with the cucumber slices and lemon peel and serve.

OUZO LEMON SPRITZER

Steps:

• 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.