Greek · drink
Ouzo
Ouzo reads umami 9.0, salinity 7.9 and funk & ferment 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 10.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 9.0 · Salinity 7.9 · Funk & Ferment 3.9 · Richness 3.5 · Sweetness 2.2 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Allium 1.8 · Sourness 1.1 · Bitterness 0.9 · Earthy 0.9 · Heat 0.9 · Warm Spice 0.9
What's in it (3)
- 2 oz ouzo (anise-flavored spirit)
- 2 oz water
- mezze accompaniments as desired
Time & effort: about 3 min (2 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 26.5 kcal, 4.1 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 2.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Pour ouzo into a small glass and add cold water or ice cubes, which turn the spirit a milky white.
- Sip slowly alongside mezze such as grilled octopus, olives, and cheese.
- Never drink ouzo without food.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.