Description
Refreshing and tart, this Ouzo Cocktail is the perfect summer drink to cool off on a sunny day. With its bright citrus flavor and subtle aniseed aroma, this ouzo-based cocktail is a summer must-have!
Ingredients
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- Sugar rim: 1 tsp agave syrup + 1 tbsp cane sugar
- Garnish: orange or lemon slice, fresh mint (optional)
- Ice
- 1 1/2 oz ouzo
- 2 1/2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 oz agave syrup (or sub 1/2 oz simple syrup)
Instructions
- Brush the rim of your glass with agave syrup and dip in cane sugar. Fill the glass with ice and garnish with a slice of orange, lemon, and fresh mint if desired. Set aside.
- Add the ouzo, orange juice, lemon juice, and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice.
- Shake vigorously for a few seconds until very cool to the touch.
- Pour the cocktail into your prepared glass with ice and enjoy!
