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Greek Island of Lesvos Hosts Sixth Annual Ouzo Festival

Ouzo is without question the most traditional and most popular alcoholic drink on the Greek island of Lesvos. Surprisingly, the history of the iconic liquor began only in the mid-nineteenth century, in Mytilene. Lesvos, where the beverage industry was born, is...

Ouzo Festival Brings the Spirit of Lesvos Down Under (video)

Hundreds of Australians, Greeks and ouzo lovers of all stripes gathered last weekend east of Melbourne to celebrate all the traditions associated with the quintessential Greek aniseed-flavored libation. Unlimited ouzo was on offer -- and 250 liters of it was...