Greek Beverages

Refreshing Greek Beverages


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Ellinikos Kafes (Greek Coffee)
	Elliniko Frappé (Greek Iced Coffee)
Café au Lait ~ Ingredients: ~ 4½ cups Whole Milk ~ 4½ cups Freshly Brewed Strong Coffee or Espresso ~ Garnishments: Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla Beans, Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Honey, Strips of Orange and Lemon Zest ~ Pour milk in a medium pan and heat over low heat, until bubbles start forming around the edges. ~ Use a whisk to form frothy bubbles. ~ Combine coffee and milk in an insulated coffee carafe. ~ Pour into glasses and serve with garnishments. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
	Golden Greek ~ Ingredients: Servings: 6-8 ~ 4 cups hot coffee ~ 1 cup of hot cocoa mix ~ 1/2 a cup of half-and-half milk ~ 1/2 a cup of Metaxa brandy ~ 1 teaspoon of Galliano ~ 1/2 a cup of whipping cream, whipped ~ Heat coffee, cocoa mix and half and half milk in a large saucepan until cocoa dissolves. ~ Stir in Metaxa and Galliano and heat through. ~ May be served in china cups to add a touch of elegance. ~ Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and serve. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
Louisa (Greek Lemon Verbena Herbal Tea) ~ Ingredients: ~ 1/2 an ounce of dried Verbena Leaves ~ 1 quart of boiling water ~ Honey or sugar (optional) ~ Place the leaves in a teapot and add boiling water. ~ Steep the mixture for 10 minutes. ~ Strain the liquid into serving cups and serve. ~ Serve with honey or sugar on the side or enjoy it plain. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
	Sage Tea (Faskomilo) ~ Ingredients: ~ 2 tsp of loose Black Tea ~ 8 dried Sage Leaves ~ Sugar or honey for serving ~ Boil 6 cups of water in a medium saucepan. ~ Remove the pan from heat, and add the tea and sage leaves. ~ Cover the pan immediately. ~ Allow the tea to steep for about 10 minutes, by wrapping a towel around the pan. ~ Strain the liquid into teacups and serve hot. ~ Serve with honey and sugar on the side. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
Tsai Tou Vounou (Greek Mountain Tea) ~ Ingredients: ~ 1/2 an ounce of dried Tea Leaves and Flowers ~ 1 quart of boiling water ~ Sugar and Honey, to taste ~ Put the tea leaves and flowers in a teapot. ~ Pour boiling water over the tea. ~ Let the tea steep for 8-10 minutes. ~ Strain the tea and pour into serving teacups. ~ Serve honey and sugar on the side. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
	Portokalada (Orange Squash)
Vyssinatha (Sour Cherry Cordial) ~ Ingredients: ~ 1 tsp Sour Cherry Syrup ~ 5 ounces Ice Water ~ Ice Cubes ~ Take a glass and put water in it. ~ Add syrup to the water and stir well. ~ Finally, add ice and enjoy the drink. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
	The Greek Lantern ~ Ingredients: ~ 1 cup (packed) with parsley sprigs ~ 1/2 a tsp of lime zest ~ 1 cup of cold water ~ 1/2 a cup of fresh lime juice ~ 1/2 a cup of sugar ~ 1 (10 ounce) bottle club soda ~ Blend all the ingredients except from the club soda, in a blender for about one minute. ~ Take a large glass measure and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. ~ Put ice into tall glasses and pour the prepared drink. ~ Top with club soda, garnish with a slice of lime and serve. ~ Good luck and enjoy.
Ayrani ~ Ingredients: ~ 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt ~ 2 cups of water ~ Salt to taste ~ In a blender, combine together yogurt and water. ~ Add salt to taste and blend once again, until very foamy on top. ~ Pour into a glass that is quarter-filled with ice and serve. ~ Good luck and enjoy.