Jocelyn , from the MSNBC item at http://www.msnbc.com/news/594456.asp >That night we celebrated at a restaurant alongside Nauossa’s tiny >harbor, washing down octopus grilled to delectable chewiness with >several glasses of ouzo. Now if anything can negate the rush-rush of >island hopping, it’s ouzo. That night we discovered the formality to >sampling the anise-flavored drink. Basically, each glass comes with a >small pitcher of water used to dilute the ouzo to taste. You sip first, >then dilute. Sip, dilute. Two glasses can last the night. and that's Ouzo. crystal clear until you add cool water, then it turns milky white. some say it's an acquired taste, some love it first try! regards peter g