We will write about Greek drinks with the best 20 best Greek beverages. There are also non alcoholic drinks in Greece like Ayran, coffee and lemonade that are a must to try in Greece.
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Greek Drinks: Best Greek Beverages And Non Alcoholic Drinks In Greece
1. OUZO
Ouzo is the most popular of the drinks in Greece and Cyprus culture. Ouzo is a dry anise flavored aperitif. Ouzo is created from distilled and flavored rectified spirits. The taste of the Ouzo can be similar to other anise liquors like rakı, arak, pastis and sambuca.
2. RAKI
Raki is the most popular of the Greek drinks considered as Greece’s national drink. Raki is made from distilled grapes and anise. Straight Raki will be the popular national drink, while Mastikha will be the Raki version prepared with gum mastic.
3. RETSINA WINE
Greek Retsina wine is a delicious Greek white, resinated wine. A very unique and delicious wine, even the European Union itself treats the name “Retsina” as a protected name, and traditional for Greece and some southern parts of Cyprus.
4. Vinsanto Wine
Vinsanto is a sweet wine produced in Santorini one of the most popular places to visit in Greece. Vinsanto is made of sun dried grapes and it’s perfect partnering with cheese, sweets and fresh fruits.
5. MASTICHA
Chios Masticha / Mastiha Liqueur is a Greek local liquor. Matisha is a liquor flavored with distilled mastic (or mastic oil from Chios). Chios Mastiha is a clear liquor with a nice aroma, and it is traditionally served cold.
6. Greek Beer
Greek Beer is a must in Greece especially if you are visiting with warm weather. The most popular of the beers in Greece is Mythos which is a lager. Other popular beers in Greece are Alpha and Fix
7. Tsipouro
Tsipouro is a strong liquor in Greece between 40% and 45% similar to Grappa. Tsipouro is a distillate from the pomace of Greek vines and it’s transparent. You can buy in liquor shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants.
8. Metaxa
Metaxa is a mixed of brandy and wine. Metaxa is made of grapes using a specified distillation process. You can mixed Metaxa in cocktails and it’s so popular beverage to try in bars and restaurants in Greek islands.
9. Rakomelo
Rakomelo is one of the tastiest Greek beverages, Rakomelo is made from Raki and honey. Rakomelo is usually use as a digestive after a big lunch or dinner and it’s not so strong as Raki.
10. Kitron
Kitron is a citron liquor produced in Naxos island in Greece. Kitron is made from the leaves and the fruit of the Citron tree. There are a few types of Kitron from sweet taste with less alcohol to strong with more alcohol.
11. Agiorgitiko (Saint George)
Agiorgitiko (Saint George) is a red Greek wine produced in Nemea Region in Greece. Agiorgitiko is a great option to try in Greece if you love red wine.
12. Greek Cider
Greek Cider is the last one in the list of Greek beverages. Cider is made with fermented juice of apples a refreshing drink for anytime during the year from summer to winter. The most popular Greek cider is Milofetis.
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13. GREEK COFFEE / ELLINIKOS (GREEK COFFEE)
Greek coffee is a strong brew of coffee served with foam on the top (kaimaki) and the grounds at the bottom of the cup. It is a style of coffee prepared using very finely ground coffee beans without filtering. “Ellinikos Kafes” is prepared in a special pot, called briki, which comes in different sizes, to create the right amount of foam.
Making Greek coffee requires a little bit of technique and a lot of “meraki”. So I have put together all the little tricks and tips and everything you need to know to prepare it the traditional way.
14. GREEK FRAPPE
Can you believe that the Greek Frappe, popular and delicious is made from Nescafe instant coffee and water. Because it is! Greek coffee can be sketos (plain coffee, no sugar, no milk), metrios (medium sweetness), glykos (sweet), and me gala (with milk).
Greek Frappe is of course mixing Nescafe with water, shaken with a shaker to make a froth, and you can add ice cubes for extra coldness.
15. Greek Tsai Tou Vounou (Greek Mountain Tea)
Greek Tsai Tou Vounou also known as Greek Mountain Tea is one of the most common non alcoholic drinks. Greek Tsai Tou Vounou is made from dried flowers and leaves in the mountains in Greece. People can drink hot tea with the desserts and sweets and also with the snacks.
16. LEMONADE
Lemonade is a refreshing one in the list of non alcoholic drinks in Greece. Lime juice (or squeeze fresh lemon) with soda is so refreshing with sugar added. You will see local people having Lemonade in bars and restaurants.
17. ORANGE JUICE
Orange Juice is a non alcoholic drink in Greece. You can have it anytime of the day since morning for breakfast to evening in the sunset since it’s so refreshing!
18. AYRAN
Ayran is a cold savory yoghurt that you can find in East Europe. You can have it anytime of the day for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. I loved Ayran when eating street food and prices are around €1-2.
19. SOUMADA
Soumada is a traditional drink in Greece produced Crete. Soumada is a non-alcoholic almond-based beverage with syrup. Soumada is made with a mixture of fresh, locally-grown almonds, sugar and water simmered in sugar syrup.
20. Visinada
Visinada is one of the sweetest not alcoholic drinks in Greece. Visinada is made with the juice of sour cherries and mixed with syrup. Visinada is usually served cold with ice. So refreshing and perfect for summer!
Hope you liked our Greek drinks. What do you prefer beers in Greece, wine in Greece or non alcoholic drinks in Greece? Let us know in the comments below if we are missing something and your favorite Greek beverages.
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