Metaxa, 5 Stars, The Original Greek Spirit, 70cl, Pack of 1

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Metaxa begins life as a brandy, or rather a number of brandies. The manufacturers take brandies that have been brewed from different batches of dry white wine by an assortment of distilleries across Greece. The resulting brandy blend is then aged in oak casks before being added to a specific type of muscat wine produced on the islands of Samos and Lemnos. This helps to impart a richness to the brandy mixture, adding extra depth and bringing some of that unique Metaxa flavor.

Metaxa 5 is when this drink really starts to come to life. Despite a difference of just two years in age, there is a huge difference in taste and this is typically recommended as the best starting point to truly experience this drink. Metaxa 7 The manufactures don’t give up their secrets easily. What we know for certain is that no chemicals are used and only natural ingredients are added, with extracts and tinctures potentially used to potentiate the flavor of specific herbs. Mix 1⁄ 2 c (120 ml) of Metaxa and 3.2 c (760 ml) of red wine in a pitcher. The Metaxa and red wine blend will serve as the base of your Sangria. Pour both of them into a large pitcher and use a spoon with a long handle to mix it together until both liquids are well incorporated. There are four main varieties of Metaxa: 3, 5, 7 and 12. There are also special edition versions, such as their Private Reserve. The number references the amount of time that the blend has spent in maturation. So, Metaxa 3 has spent three year in those French oak barrels, Metaxa 5 has spent 5 years, and so on. Getting any of the type of Metaxa is going to cost you, as is made partially from some of the originally barreled Mextaxa wine. It is an incredibly rare brandy that can be aged for as long as 80 or more years. The flavors, aroma, and smoothness are one of the kind and you won’t find this sort of mix very often.There is a significant difference in taste, because while the unique Metaxa flavor is there throughout, there is a certain smoothness and clarity added by the maturation process, not unlike the improvements you get when you age normal brandy or even whiskey. The greater the age, the more complex the flavors are and the more enjoyable the drink will be. Metaxa 3

Mix the drink together for 4-5 minutes with a large spoon. Continue mixing the drink thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated. The wine, Metaxa, and fruit will combine to make a sweet and flavorful drink. [11] X Research source Dice .5 pounds (230 g) of watermelon into cubes. Peel the skin off the watermelon first. Then, cut the watermelon into small 1 in × 1 in (2.5 cm × 2.5 cm) squares. Once you’ve cut up around .5 lb (230 g) of watermelon, or about 3 cups, set it aside for later. [10] X Research source You should not take more than 1 or 2 shots in a 1-2 hour period because of the high alcohol content. The second process that gives this brandy its unique taste is the mix of local herbs that are put in to add aroma and herbal flavors. While the brewery keeps the exact ingredients and amounts secret for its recipe’s sake, it’s known to include May roses and other local Mediterranean herbs that are added before aging. Metaxa 5 Stars je izuzetno grčko alkoholno piće sa dugom tradicijom koja je prati, a kako joj i u samom nazivu stoji – pravo je piće vredno „5 zvezdica“. Postoji velika mogučnost da ste probali metaxu ukoliko ste jeli u Grčkoj, a da toga niste ni svesni. Pored toga što se služi kao aperitiv, Metaxa 5 Stars se koristi i kao ukusan metaksa sos koji se služi preko girosa ili suvlakija. Spiros Metaxa je osnivač destilerije i prvi proizvođač čuvene metaxe. Od 1888. godine Metaxa destilerija je proizvodnju, destilaciju, sazrevanje i mešanje pretvorila u pravu umetnost. Ukoliko uživate u kuvanju, možete napraviti sopstveni Metaksa sos i iznenaditi svoja čula savršenim dodatkom uz razne specijalitete. Metaxa 5 Stars svojim originalnim dizajnom flaše i zlatnom poklon kutijom dodatno oduševljava sve ljubitelje dobrih pića i naćiće se u svakoj kućnoj ili barskoj kolekciji!Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. In the US, Metaxa needs to be imported, but it is very popular here and has been since it was first introduced over 100 years ago. In fact the success of Metaxa in Greece was one of the driving forces behind the brand’s success overall and perhaps the main reason it is now seen as one of the 100 biggest drinks brands in the world.