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The Ouzo Dilemma: A Seaside Dialogue

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"Imagine a scorching summer day in Greece, where the sun kisses the Aegean Sea, and the aroma of grilled seafood fills the air. It was summer, last year, when seeking refuge from the heat, I wandered into a cozy seaside taverna. Little did I know, I was about to become an unintentional participant in a spirited debate about the art of enjoying ouzo, the well-known cherished Greek tradition.

At the neighboring table, two locals, Nikos and Maria, engaged in a lively dialogue about this beloved anise-flavored spirit. Nikos insisted that the true essence of ouzo emerges when sipped alongside a carefully curated selection of meze, while Maria contended that the pristine view of the sunset transforms the drinking experience into pure magic.

As Nikos raised his glass, he declared, 'You see, Maria, it's the meze that unlocks the ouzo's soul, revealing its depth of flavor.'

Maria, gesturing to the setting sun, replied, 'I am sorry Nikos, but the sunset adds a magical touch that elevates the entire experience. It's like drinking liquid gold.'

Nikos nodded negatively as he grabbed another meze from the plate in front of him and they both started a back-and-forth rich and complex as the flavors they described... 

How do you prefer to savor ouzo, and what do you think makes the perfect ouzo experience? Share your thoughts and summer stories below, and let's engage in our own spirited dialogue! 


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  1. TomažOctober 23, 2023 at 9:06 PM

    I am not a person to discuss about Ouzo or any alcohol. Where I come from (sunny side of the Alps) in my opinion people drink too much. Alcoholism rates are way too high. I believe we can experience magic summer nights and having interesting conversation without alcohol. Personaly I could discuss music for hours with a cup of tea and sweet chocolate cake.
    There is so much magic in classical music it realy makes my life more meaningful.

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  2. IoannisOctober 31, 2023 at 5:38 PM

    In the above post, neither Nikos nor Maria put "ouzo" in the first row. The first says about "meze" and the second says about the "sunset". Maybe hunger for snacks against pure romance, I could note.
    On the other hand, someone can have a drink or two without being alcoholic.
    Alcohol? Ok, I understand. Then, what about chocolate addiction? :)
    Personally, for listening to music a nice evening, I would prefer a glass of whiskey. My favourite one. Easy going with it, sip-by-sip. :)

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  3. Bernarda, SloveniaNovember 1, 2023 at 1:01 PM

    I enjoy a glass of wine over dinner. In good company. The taste of it makes the dinner all the more delicious. Taking it slowly, one sip at a time, as Ioannis, you would have your glass of whiskey:-) gives me a sense that I'm prolonging pleasant moments of sharing the food, the laughter and the conversations with people I'm having dinner with."Joie de vivre" I would call it - living in between the moments and knowing that life is beautiful:-)

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