The Honey Lemon Ouzo Cooler is what I’m pouring at the Endless Summer Mezze table, and it’s exactly the kind of cocktail I want at a dinner party! Citrusy, herby, lightly sweet, and just unusual enough to make people ask what’s in it. Ouzo is a Greek spirit with a bold anise flavor, and it’s at home here the same way it’s at home next to warm pita, yogurt sauce, and grilled chicken.
The honey syrup softens the ouzo, the lemon keeps it bright and sharp, and the fresh mint gives it that cooling finish that feels made for summer sipping. It’s not complicated to make, and it batches beautifully. Mix it ahead, chill it down, and pour it over ice as guests arrive. Done.
For anyone skipping the alcohol, a licorice tea base keeps the same flavor profile going so nobody’s sipping plain sparkling water while everyone else has something fun.
This delicious cocktail recipe was developed by Lisa Belczyk of The Fizzy Coupe.
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