Skinos Mastiha Liqueur, 70 cl

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NOTE: Your favourite Greek food store will carry Mastiha. Here in Toronto, my friends at Greek House on the Danforth sell Mastiha.

The mastic tree is hardy and can grow in infertile, arid soils and in severe drought conditions thanks to its roots extending into the soil. On the other hand, it is very sensitive to cold. Systemic cultivation & organized commercialization by the Chians is the 3rd reason why this magical ingredient grows only here.And if you’re craving a Greek getaway but can’t leave for one, mix up one of these drinks and pretend you’re at a five-star hotel drinking a bottle of white wine by the pool. Mastiha is a resinous sap produced from the trunk and branches of the Mastic tree. The mastic sap is extracted by scratching the surface of the tree with a sharp implement. The sap falls to the ground and becomes crystalized into little nuggets, referred to as mastic tears. Traditionally, tears and mastiha liquor are used in making tsoureki and biscuits for the Easter. Mastiha tears, which are found in small, medium or large caliber can be chewed like chewing gum.

Due to its complex, distinct flavors, and position as an aperitif and digestif, mastiha liqueur is typically served neat before or after meals. Not only does this permit a consumer to enjoy the nuances of the flavors, but the liqueur has a digestive benefit, too. “It removes all the gas from the stomach, [which] allows you to eat more,” Panagopoulos said. Mastika is a unique preparation that is made from a number of different herbs. It is used in many traditional medicines around the world for a variety of different purposes. Some of the most common benefits of mastika include improved digestion, relief from respiratory problems, and better overall health. These ingredients are often used to create complex, layered flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying. When I was a teenager tending bar for a family gathering, I made the mistake of serving our Parish priest with Mastiha when he asked for Ouzo! The two apertifs are similar in flavour and they also stand alone in their taste. Greeks who enjoy either Ouzo or Mastiha are usually divided into two camps (preferring one to the other). Skinos mastiha spirit is a unique drink that originates from the Greek island of Chios. The spirit is made from the sap of the mastiha tree, which is a type of evergreen. The sap is distilled to create a clear, fragrant spirit that is enjoyed by people all over the world.What You Need to Know About Greek Mastika". www.greekboston.com. 2015-04-30 . Retrieved 2022-03-29. 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%. 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? Secondly, mastic has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory action, it is an antioxidant and it contributes to oral hygiene. Other publications have highlighted its healing qualities without side effects for dermatitis and skin discoloration. It is also frequently used to treat post-operative wounds. In modern life From the Greek word meaning "good genetics", the ancient cultivators of Mastiha tress would single out the trees that produced the most/the best resin. They developed and propagated them to grow new groves with the characteristics of the mother trees. Over the centuries, methodical eugenics created new species of the lentisc tree that is over-productive in mastiha. SYSTEMATIC CULTIVATION