Skinos Mastiha Liqueur, 70 cl

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Difford, Simon. "Mastiha (AKA:Mastika, Masticha, Mastic, Mαστίχα". www.diffordsguide.com . Retrieved 29 December 2019. Greece is a land of ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, and delicious food. But did you know that Greece is also home to some of the most refreshing and flavorful drinks in the world? Mastiha has a sweet, citrusy flavor with a fragrant, herbal note. It is often served chilled or over ice. The process is regulated by Greek law and includes the flavouring of alcohol with mastic oil by agitation or the distillation of mastic with alcohol. The solution is then diluted with water and sweetened with sugar. The final alcoholic strength by volume of Chios Mastiha must be at least 15%. Mastiha, also called Chios Mastiha Μαστίχα Χίου, is a liqueur made from the distilled resin of the mastic shrub. The only flavoring in the drink comes from the mastic resin or oil and it has a bit of menthol attributes. In fact, ancient Greeks would chew on mastic resin as a breath freshener! Currently Mastiha is a protected DOP from Greece, since mastic is only grown on Chios. How To Make A Mastiha Spritz

Kallivoka, Denny. "Greek Spirits Guide: Everything you need to know about mastiha liqueur". www.discovergreece.com . Retrieved 2022-03-29. The southern part of the island is the only part of the island where mastic production occurs. The collective of villages that produce mastic are known in Greek as the Mastichohoria or literally translated as Mastic Villages. Mastic production in the Mastichohoria has occurred since the Roman period and it is said that Masticha only grows on the Southern part of the island, due to the volcanic soil content. Mastiha is used to make a variety of products, including liqueurs, ouzo, tsikoudia, and raki. It is also used in confectionery, such as ice cream, chocolates, and pastries. In Greece, it is used to make a type of chewing gum called mastiha gum.

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Greek writer and journalist Zoe Rapti, released a novel titled Έρωτας με Λικέρ Μαστίχα ( Love with Mastic Liqueur), in 2013. The book is in development to become a film. Attached composers are the Spanomarkou Sisters (Areti & Ioanna Spanomarkou), whose paternal grandmother was born in Chios. The island of Chios is long and narrow, with high forested mountains in its northern section that retain moisture and temper the northerly winds. Thus the southern, hilly part, acquires a distinctive climate that is mild in the winter and very dry in the summer. The hot, arid summers in the Mastiho-horia allow the mastiha to dry and harden--the most crucial part of the harvest. Rain can wash away an entire harvest, and the trees cannot tolerate frost. FARMING EUGENICS Skinos is sweeter and contains less alcohol than the usual Mastiha found in Greek tavernas and homes. I first had the pleasure of sipping this drink during a recent visit to Toronto’s Greektown, known as “the Danforth”. What You Need to Know About Greek Mastika". www.greekboston.com. 2015-04-30 . Retrieved 2022-03-29. But what if you could drink something that transported you to a world where you were always on vacation?

ml Mastiha Liqueur. A accessible brand for this is Skinos, but the best quality in my opinion is Stoupakis. I know 100 ml seems like a lot, but the liqueur is only about 15% so it isn’t very strong These ingredients are often used to create complex, layered flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying. And if you’re in the mood for something earthy and citrusy, have a glass of Mastical Maia With Skinos Mastiha. Elma brand chewing gum contains mastic as it’s properties help to also fight bad breath. Mastic has a floral aroma to it, quite pleasant in my opinion and as for the taste…that’s more difficult to explain.Whether you're sipping on a refreshing mojito made with fresh mint from a Greek island or indulging in a sweet and spicy concoction made with Moroccan spices, each sip is like a journey through the Mediterranean. Chios mastic has been known since ancient times for its pharmaceutical qualities due to its multiple components, less than a hundred of which have an amount that can be detected. So grab a shaker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to raise a glass to Greece! 1. Ouzo With Lemon Mastika is a unique and ancient preparation that is used in many traditional medicines around the world. What is mastika good for? Let’s take a closer look.

So what, exactly, is mastiha? It’s a resin that’s collected from the mastic (skinos) tree, an evergreen shrub native to the Greek island of Chios. The hardened sap is an ancient superfood, and for 3,000 years, it has been used for its healing properties and as a health and beauty supplement. The southern part of Chios is the only place in the world where the tree grows and in 1997, the European Union designated the 24 villages producing mastiha as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which is similar to titles given to locales like Champagne, Cognac and Tequila. The resin droplets on the mastic tree. UCG/Universal Images Group via G Most of you are enjoying a leisurely Easter long weekend. I do hope you’re spending time with family and friends, enjoying good food and good cheer.

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Inspection and Certification of PDO and PGI Products". Agrocert. Hellenic Agricultural Organization . Retrieved 29 August 2017. Mastiha (liqueur) is a sweet, fragrant spirit made from the resin of the mastiha tree, which is found only on the Greek island of Chios. The resin is harvested by hand, then distilled and aged in oak barrels.