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Mykonos,
Greece Mykonos Press
“Ouzo is known to open up the senses so as you sip it's easy to imagine the cliff
side terraces dotted with whitewashed villas sitting above the sparkling blue
Cocktail Tasting Aegean Sea. The subtle notes of licorice blend seamlessly with fresh lemon in
Notes: this refreshing cocktail. A celebration of the Tavernas and natural beauty of
Mykonos.”
- Tingly sensation
around the jaw
Measurements
-Not super light
but still refreshing 1.5 oz Tanqueray Gin
1 oz Lemon juice
.75 Simple syrup
.25 Ouzo
Splash soda
Splash Sprite
Float Grenadine
Garnish: lemon wheel, basil
Glass: Collins
Build Notes

1. Make sure your ingredients are ready to go next to you, so you do not have to look for
things in the middle of cocktail building

2. Take Boston glass, add ice, then Lemon juice, simple syrup, ouzo, and gin

3. Fill a Collins glass with ice and add Splash of Sprite and soda to bottom
4. Shake and strain cocktail into collins glass

5. Float Grenadine on top of cocktail

6. Garnish with Lemon wheel and basil

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Talking points (Cocktail): Fun Facts/Talking Points

1. Ouzo is a liquor made from the remnants of wine making. (Destination)
2. Ouzo flavor is similar to Raki, Pastis and sambuca. 1. Because of the high winds,
3. First Ouzo distillery made in 1856. Gained popularity
during the 16th century,
after when absinthe was frowned upon in the 20 th century. islanders used wind power to
grind grain.
4. When water is added to it, it turns into a milky white
color. 2. 40 different beaches in
Mykonos.
5. Most Greeks enjoy Ouzo in the late afternoon or early
evening. 3. 2 of the top 20 clubs in the
6. A “press” consists of equal parts soda and sprite. world are located here – has a
big DJ scene.
7. Grenadine is made of pomegranates and sugar, NOT
cherries. 4. Mykonos enjoys 300 days of
sunshine.
8. Very light refreshing cocktail with the bite of Ouzo leaves
you with a reminder of the unique things such a small 5. One of the most LGBT friendly
island brings to the world! destinations.

Climate: Mild rainy winters and warm sunny summers. The island is windy and because of it, tends to be slightly
cooler than other islands in the summer. Temperatures range from 51 degrees to 75 degrees. Rare chances of snowfall
in winter.
Traditional Foods/Flavors:
A lot of Mediterranean food but specific to the island of Mykonos are 3 foods listed below (all greek food is
Mediterranean but not all Mediterranean food is greek food)
- Kopanisti -salty spicy cheese dip.
- Ksinotira – very strong, sour cheese that gets its characteristics from sitting in the sun.
- Louza – dark sliced pieces of pork (tourists eager to eat this when in Mykonos).

Attractions in Mykonos, Greece:

- Kato Mili windmills – monument to early innovation.
- Island of delos – birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Greek gods.
- Little Venice – barrier between sea and building is nonexistent (looks like city in the ocean)
very romantic atmosphere where several artists have recreated the view in their paintings.
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