Mini Ouzo Hard Candies

These hard candies are flavored with ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur. Ouzo is the national drink of Greece, commonly enjoyed during social gatherings and celebrations. “Ouzeries” are cafés dedicated entirely to serving this Greek liqueur alongside small dishes of salads, octopus, sardines, and other Greek-style tapas. Ouzo was patented as a Greek alcoholic beverage in 1989, meaning it must be made and produced in Greece using traditional methods to be labeled authentic. While anise is the foremost flavor of ouzo, other herbs and spices like fennel, cardamom, and cinnamon are sometimes used in the distillation process for added flavor. Transforming this special liqueur into non-alcoholic candy form means that ouzo can be enjoyed by everyone. Ouzo candies are a quintessentially Greek treat, available everywhere in Greece!