Mastiha
Liqueur · mah-STEE-hah
Mastiha is a sweet Greek liqueur flavoured with mastic, a resin from the mastic tree that grows on the island of Chios. It has a pine and herb note and is usually taken chilled after a meal.
Also called: Masticha · Mastic liqueur
- ABV range
- 20–30%
- US proof
- 40–60
- Calories (per oz)
- ~77
- Shelf life (opened)
- About 1 year
Popular drinks with Mastiha
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Two ingredient drinks with Mastiha
Substitutes for Mastiha
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gin | 1:1 | Juniper gives a similar pine note. Gin is drier, so add a little syrup to match the sweetness. | |
| Anise liqueur | 1:1 | Sweet and anise-led. It has less pine and more liquorice, so the drink tastes more of anise. | |
| Lyre's Dry London Spirit | 1:1 | Zero-proof and juniper-led, so it copies the pine note. It is not sweet, so add a little syrup. |
Frequently asked questions about Mastiha
Mastiha is usually served well chilled, neat, at the end of a meal. It also works with tonic water, where its pine note makes a clean long drink.
The classic serve: Chilled, neat, in a small glass after a meal. Or with tonic water over ice.
