Set of spices for Ouzo vodka (for 3 liters)

This spirit, richly flavored with anise and other spices, is considered one of the national drinks of Greece.

In addition to the unusually rich taste, the drink also has an original way of serving - it is usually not drunk neat, but diluted with cold water and/or ice.

Preparation:

1) Pour the contents of the package into a container and add 2 liters of alcohol (at least 70% strength).

2) Leave for 2 days in a warm, dark place

3) The infusion is diluted to 25-30% strength.

4) Perform a slow distillation of the infusion. Collect 2% "heads"

5) Select up to 47% "body" in the flow

6) Dilute the finished drink to 45% strength.

7) Add 400 g of sugar syrup.

8) After 2-3 days of rest, the drink will be ready.

If using a gin basket:

1) Use 10 liters of 30% alcohol.

2) Separately select the first 100 g of "heads"

3) Collect the "body" to 50% strength in the stream.

4) the obtained product is diluted to 40%

5) Allow to rest for 5-7 days.

The expected amount of the final drink is approximately 6 liters.

Ingredients: anise, star anise, fennel, cloves, cardamom

Weight: 235g

Country of manufacture: Ukraine