Ouzo alcohol at approximately 38% ABV and above, but not in water. Diluting the spirit causes it to separate creating an emulsion, whose fine droplets scatter the light. This process is called louching, and is also found while preparing absinthe. Similar aperitifs include oghi (from Armenia), mastika from Bulgaria and Macedonia, rakı from Turkey, pastis (France), and arak (from the Levant). Its aniseed flavour is also similar to the anise-flavoured liqueurs of sambuca (Italy) and anís (Spain) and the stronger spirits of absinthe (France and Switzerland). Aguardiente (Colombia), made from sugar cane, is also similar. The Italian drink "Pallini Mistra," named
Country Flavour Country Flavour Country Flavour was a Northern Irish country band best known as the band which include country singer Philomena Begley. Formed in 1970 in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Country Flavour was the result of a change in music style and management of the Old Cross Ceili Band. The group originally played traditional Irish folk music but band members Micheal McNally and Philomena Belgely were big country buffs and with country music Philomena's singing had more warmth and expression. The band signed with Dublin-based promoter Nelius O'Connell and reflecting the increasing popularity of country in the Irish music scene the