Why does water make ouzo cloudy?

The Louche Effect is the name given when water is added to Ouzo and Abisnthe that turns the liquid into white. The science behind it is actually quite normal and tends to happen when adding essential oils to water. Effectively, what happens is that the water is reacting with a “hydrophobic” chemical in the reaction.

Why does raki turn cloudy?

Traditionally, raki goes into the glass first (the better to gauge the amount of alcohol to be imbibed), followed by an equal amount of water, and finally an ice cube or two. Raki turns cloudy when water is added, so it’s sometimes referred to as “lion’s milk.”

What makes alcohol turn cloudy?

When the alcohol concentration gets low enough, some of the fatty acids and proteins precipitate (“un-dissolve”) out of the solution, and when there’s enough of them we see them as a haze in the liquid.

Why has my vodka gone cloudy?

Occasionally, alcohol will be clear until it is “proofed down.” Proofing down is a process that distillers use to reduce the ABV of a solution to meet product and legal requirements. If clear spirits are “proofed down” to 80 proof (40\%abv) and then become cloudy, it’s most likely an issue of high fusel oil content.

What happens when water is added to an ouzo?

When the water is poured into the ouzo, it goes cloudy. The more cloudy, the better the ouzo is said to be. The white stuff is a precipitate that comes out of solution when the water is added.

What is a cloudy ouzo?

Ouzo is a beverage served around the Mediterranean. You’ll see people in Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon, Turkey sitting in cafes with a small glass of ouzo and a glass of water. When the water is poured into the ouzo, it goes cloudy. The more cloudy, the better the ouzo is said to be.

What is the White Stuff in ouzo?

The white stuff is a precipitate that comes out of solution when the water is added. Ouzo is made by taking neat alcohol and flavouring it with aniseed and other aromatic herbs. Many vineries in Greece make ouzo and each will be different because of the herbs added.

Should you drink ouzo with ice or water?

But experts claim that ice (unless it’s from distilled water and so crystal-clear) alters the composition of ouzo and so recommend using cold water instead. Either way, first bring the glass of ouzo to your nose and then taste it neat to fully appreciate the aromatic complexity.