Ouzo – Tsipouro

LocationChalkidiki

Ouzo is the product of the distillation of marc and other sugary raw materials which have been flavored and for the distillation of which a special distillation apparatus is used, can not be aged and can be drunk pure or with the addition of water. Tsipouro, on the other hand is the pure product of the distillation of unfermented grape marc. The tsipouro is colorless and has a high alcoholic strength, so you often drink it mixed with water and almost always accompanying small meals(mezedes). Many are the inhabitants of Chalkidiki who produce their own tsipouro for sale but the most common is to use for intimate use.