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The first ouzo distillery was founded in Tyrnavos in 1856 by Nikolaos Katsaros, giving birth to the famous ouzo Tyrnavou. When absinthe fell into disfavor in the early 20th century, ouzo was one of the products whose popularity rose to fill the gap; it was once called "a substitute for absinthe without the wormwood". [3]
The ouzo effect during the preparation of absinthe. The ouzo effect (/ ˈ uː z oʊ / OO-zoh), also known as the louche effect (/ l uː ʃ / LOOSH) and spontaneous emulsification, is the phenomenon of formation of a milky oil-in-water emulsion when water is added to ouzo and other anise-flavored liqueurs and spirits, such as pastis, rakı, arak, sambuca and absinthe.
Absinthe (/ ˈ æ b s ɪ n θ,-s æ̃ θ /, French: ⓘ) is an anise-flavored spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. [1]
Arak, absinthe, ouzo, pastis, sambuca Rakı , Türk Rakısı or Turkish Raki ( / r ɑː ˈ k iː / , Turkish pronunciation: [ɾaˈkɯ] ⓘ ) is an alcoholic beverage made of twice-distilled grape pomace and flavored with aniseed . [ 1 ]
Absinthe, an aniseed-based liquor largely produced by the Pernod Fils company, was the established "drink of choice" in France. However, absinthe had a high alcohol content and there were exaggerated fears that it was a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen (side-effects thought to be caused by trace amounts of thujone ). [ 4 ]
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A rare six spigot Legler Pernod absinthe fountain. Adding ice cold water to absinthe is the usual method of preparation, as absinthe is most commonly bottled at high proof with the expectation of being diluted to approximately the strength of wine. The addition of water also causes a clouding, called the louche (called ouzo effect in other drinks).
Crystallization and colour changing when mixed with other liquids (ouzo effect) Varieties include: Absinthe, a drink popular throughout Europe; Aguardiente (only Colombian Aguardiente) Anis, popular in Spain. Two varieties: "seco" or dry and "dulce" which is more sweet.