OUZO SOUR

There’s nothing wrong with a simple ouzo on ice. It’s fruity and refreshing. Add some juicy watermelon and some salty feta, or maybe a little charred seafood and you’re basically in heaven.

But it’s time to take that Ouzo you know and love and get a little creative.

And by that we mean make yourself an Ouzo Lemon Sour.

A little history

Sours are one of the OG cocktails. They are simple and heavy on the alcohol. Variations have been cropping up since the 1800s and include Pisco Sours, Whiskey Sours, Brandy Sours and Tequila Sours. The list goes on.

The base for this type of cocktail is spirit + citrus + sugar so it’s kind of like a scaled down punch if you like. We find sours to be mouth-puckering and satisfying.

Our favourite way to drink it

Ouzo shines brightest when enjoyed while nibbling on some seafood or a few savoury appetisers. We’re talking about a medley of olives, some salty cheese, a few grissini and maybe a tin of sardines. All quick and easy to throw on a platter.

Now, without further ado...let's get to making it. 

Recipe

You'll need a cocktail shaker for this one. We tried without and seriously, the mess was not worth it.

Add the following ingredients to your shaker:

60ml Ouzo

30ml Sunny Arvo Aperitivo

15ml lemon juice

Dash of egg white

Shake like f*ck.

Now add ice to the shaker and shake again (You get killer foam this way and it’s totally worth the few extra seconds).

Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with star anise.

We recommend you make two. One for you and one for the mate/girl/guy/co-worker you want to impress. 

Cheers!

P.S We’d love to see your creations! Tag @3foxesmelb on Facebook and Instagram