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From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaxa Wikipedia]: | From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaxa Wikipedia]: | ||
Metaxa (Greek: Μεταξά) is a Greek [[spirit]] invented by Spyros Metaxas in 1888. It is exported to over 65 countries and it is among the 100 strongest spirit brands worldwide. It is a blend of [[brandy]] and [[wine]] made from sun-dried Savatiano, Sultana and Black Corinth [[grape]] varieties. It is then blended with an aged [[Muscat wine]] from the Aegean islands of Samos and Lemnos. Metaxa is traditionally served [[neat]], on the rocks, with [[tonic]] or mixed (usually with sours) and it is used as a basic ingredient in several [[cocktails]] such as Alexander or the "Greek Mojito". | Metaxa (Greek: Μεταξά) is a Greek [[spirit]] invented by Spyros Metaxas in 1888. It is exported to over 65 countries and it is among the 100 strongest spirit brands worldwide. It is a blend of [[brandy]] and [[wine]] made from sun-dried Savatiano, Sultana and Black Corinth [[grape]] varieties. It is then blended with an aged [[Muscat|Muscat wine]] from the Aegean islands of Samos and Lemnos. Metaxa is traditionally served [[neat]], on the rocks, with [[tonic]] or mixed (usually with sours) and it is used as a basic ingredient in several [[cocktails]] such as Alexander or the "Greek Mojito". | ||
[[Category:Liqueur]] | [[Category:Liqueur]] | ||
[[Category:Spirits]] | [[Category:Spirits]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
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Metaxa (Greek: Μεταξά) is a Greek spirit invented by Spyros Metaxas in 1888. It is exported to over 65 countries and it is among the 100 strongest spirit brands worldwide. It is a blend of brandy and wine made from sun-dried Savatiano, Sultana and Black Corinth grape varieties. It is then blended with an aged Muscat wine from the Aegean islands of Samos and Lemnos. Metaxa is traditionally served neat, on the rocks, with tonic or mixed (usually with sours) and it is used as a basic ingredient in several cocktails such as Alexander or the "Greek Mojito".