Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
Greek Sidecar
Mediterranean variation of the Sidecar enriched with Greek brandy and mastiha for a distinctive herbal citrus finish
Herbal · Resinous
Mastiha Liqueur
Liqueur|Liqueurs|25% ABV|Chios Island, Greece
Mastiha liqueur is a unique mediterranean ingredient that adds bright resinous complexity to modern and regional cocktail recipes
Mastiha liqueur brings fresh herbal resin citrus like brightness and soft sweetness making it ideal for highballs sours and aperitif style serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Low
Body
Light
Taste
HerbalResinFresh
Aroma
MasticPineCitrus Peel
Texture
Light
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Mastiha SourMediterranean SpritzMastiha Tonic
Modern Cocktails
Modern HighballsHerbal Sours
Signature Serves
Aperitif Highball Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
LemonLimeVermouth
Recommended With
Soda WaterCucumberMint
Avoid Pairing With
Heavy Cream Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
OuzoPastis
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Mastiha Alternative
similar aromatic resin profile with different anise intensity
Serving Tips
Serve chilled or mixed with soda and citrus for refreshing serves
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose authentic Chios mastiha for clean resin aroma and balance
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Mastiha Liqueur
About Mastiha Liqueur
What Does Mastiha Liqueur Taste Like?
Fresh resinous herbal with light citrus brightness and soft sweetness
How It Is Made
Mastic resin is dissolved into neutral spirit and balanced with sugar to create a fresh aromatic liqueur
How To Use Mastiha Liqueur in Cocktails
Use in herbal highballs refreshing sours and mediterranean style cocktails
Best For
Aperitif cocktails highballs and herbal modern serves
A Bit of History
Mastiha liqueur is produced from natural mastic resin harvested on the island of Chios and has been used for centuries in mediterranean food and drink traditions