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Food & Drink

From the Library

A glass of ouzo clouding to milky white next to a water carafe on a Greek taverna table.

Food & DrinkJuly 30, 2026

Why Does Greece's Most Famous Drink Turn White?

Add water to ouzo and it turns milky white in seconds. Here's the science behind the ouzo effect, why Greek hosts once treated it as proof of quality, and how to order it well.

3 min read

From the Editions

Layered Duck Fart shot with coffee liqueur, Irish cream and whisky on a rustic bar with an Alaska mountain view in the background.

No. 7Food & DrinkAugust 13, 2026

What Is a Duck Fart in Alaska?

Planning an Alaska cruise or vacation? Here's one quirky little Alaska tradition you might spot on the drink menu — the famous Duck Fart.

2 min read

A glass of ouzo turning cloudy white beside a carafe of water, olives and feta on a seaside taverna table in Greece.

No. 2Food & DrinkJuly 30, 2026

Why Does Greece's Most Famous Drink Turn White?

If you've ever watched someone pour water into a crystal-clear glass of ouzo, you've probably had the same reaction I did… "Wait… what just happened?"

4 min read