Athens Aperitif is a traditional Greek alcoholic beverage known as OUZO (4 letters). It is an anise-flavored aperitif that is usually served with water and ice. It is made from a base of grape distillate and flavored with anise, fennel, and other herbs and spices. OUZO is often enjoyed as an aperitif before meals or as a digestif after meals. It is also popularly served with mezedes, small dishes of food such as olives, cheese, and seafood.