A clear alcoholic drink from Greece flavored with anise, typically served with water that turns it cloudy.
From Turkish 'üzüm' meaning 'grape,' though this etymology is disputed. The drink became distinctly Greek in the Ottoman period and remains a national symbol.
When you add water to ouzo, it turns white because anise oil isn't soluble in water—the same chemical reaction happens in your eyes if you drink it straight!
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