Metaxa 5 Stars Brandy (1 Litre)

METAXA is "The Original Greek Spirit".

Based on its unique recipe, METAXA is one-of-a-kind, embodying a bold attitude: beyond compare, a category of one. As such, only METAXA has the expertise to marry sweet Muscat wines from the Aegean islands with fine aged wine distillates and an aromatic bouquet of Mediterranean herbs and botanicals. This marriage creates spirits of such fruitiness and complexity to exceed and defy expectations of what pleasure can taste like.

METAXA 5 Stars is made with Muscat wines from both Samos and Lemnos islands.
Samos Muscat wines bring a mature and deep fruity character and Lemnos Muscat wines add an airy, lighter and fresh character to the spirit.

Appearance:
Amber with a golden hue.

Nose:
Bitter orange blossom, roses and apricot, followed by flower honey, vanilla and a touch of violette.

Taste:
Balanced with notes of peach and apricot, raisin and brioche.

Finish:
Generous, with notes of light oak and almond.

Serving suggestions:
Pure, on ice or in fine cocktails.

About the Producer:
In 1888, Spyros Metaxa had a vision and a taste for adventure. He created a unique spirit - smooth yet intense - a journey through the senses. It is his legacy that is found in every drop of METAXA. After his death in 1909, his dedicated wife Despina took over the quest for excellence until her three sons were old enough to take the helm. They kept their father's dream alive and made METAXA a spirit known and loved around the globe. Over the years, METAXA has been awarded in prestigious competitions and admired by connoisseurs and collectors of the world's finest spirits.

Cocktails:
METAXA 5 Stars Bitter Lime Soda

Ingredients:
5cl METAXA 5 Stars
1 dash angostura bitters
Lime from 1 lime wedge
Top up soda/sparkling water

Garnish:
Thyme sprig & lime

Add seasonal variations:
• Orange tree leaf (winter)
• lavender sprig (spring)

Method:
1. Add METAXA, lime and bitters in a highball glass with ice
2. Stir and then add more ice
3. Top up with Soda Water
4. Garnish with thyme sprig and / or lime

METAXA 5 Stars Tonic

Ingredients:
5cl METAXA 5 Stars
6cl top up tonic

Garnish:
Cranberries and rosemary.

Add seasonal variations:
• lemon tree leaf (winter)
• honeycomb (spring)

Method:
1. Chill a Collins or Higball glass
2. Pour Metaxa 5 Stars into the glass
3. Top up with tonic water
4. Garnish with cranberries or rosemary