José Andrés, known for his role in the founding of the World Central Kitchen, knows a thing or two about mixing a good cocktail

Recognizing the history of these botanically based distillates allows for their future.

Mastiha is made from the sap that’s collected from the mastic tree, an evergreen shrub native to the Greek island of Chios.

NEW YORK – KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, the world’s first super premium mastiha spirit, founded by the first Greek woman in history to launch a liquor brand, makes an excellent gift for Father’s Day.

If your Father’s Day celebration calls for a toast with meaning, consider this: an ancient Greek botanical reimagined as a modern, sophisticated spirit. KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, created by Effie Panagopoulos—the first Greek woman in history to launch a liquor brand—is more than a bottle on the shelf. It is a story in every pour.

You’ll notice a lot of the Pride-inspired cocktails on this list are bright and full of color—much like a rainbow, which is a symbol of Pride as well. They are also often very festive and fun, perhaps with floral or glitter adornment that evokes a Pride parade.

When it’s time to celebrate the summer holidays that honor the USA, such as Fourth of July, a few red or blue cocktails always add a festive touch to a drink menu or at-home gathering. Here are seven we like for this year.

Coolidge Corner’s tiny cocktail bar scene is growing, thanks to the May 13 debut of Bar Lunette. The petite venue, from the team behind next-door neighbor Paris Creperie, boasts French vibes and a laser-focus on boozy concoctions, with food as the chaser.

KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, is the world’s first super premium mastiha spirit, which was founded by Effie Panagopoulos, the first Greek woman in history to found a liquor brand.

Moreover, KLEOS is the only double distilled, small batch, low in sugar, luxury, and woman-owned mastiha brand on the market. KLEOS is crafted through a meticulous distillation process, resulting in a smooth, complex spirit that delivers aromas of carrots, eucalyptus and sage, and botanical tasting notes of cucumber, mint and lemongrass.  So, we have for you the recipe for the Absolutely Fabulous cocktail, which is absolutely fabulous for the cosmopolitan super mom!

NEW YORK – In time to celebrate Mother’s Day, KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, the world’s first super premium mastiha spirit, makes a great gift and great cocktails for mom’s special day. Founded by Effie Panagopoulos, the first Greek woman in history to found a liquor brand, KLEOS also shared a cocktail recipe, below, for the refreshing Absolutely Fabulous.

Looking for a refreshing cocktail to celebrate the arrival of spring? We had the pleasure of learning about KLEOS Mastiha Spirit from its CEO and founder Effie Panagopoulos. She is the first Greek woman (and second Boston woman to found a liquor brand. Panagopoulos shared the spirit’s genesis along with her Boston ties.

KLEOS Botanical Elixir for Revitalizing Cocktails with 2,500-Year-Old Secret Ingredient

Not every celebration calls for a reservation. For the mothers creating quiet magic at home, KLEOS Mastiha Spirit offers a different kind of toast—one that is intimate, intentional, and rich in heritage.

Introducing the “Absolutely Fabulous” cocktail—a chic and refreshing libation that marries the unique flavors of KLEOS Mastiha Spirit with the elegance of Absolut Elyx vodka.

The φωτιά (fire) fitness experience will include boxing to Greek beats, cocktails by KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, light bites by The Inn at Hastings Park, and one free class at a date of your choosing.

Effie Panagopoulos is the first Greek woman to found a liquor brand, KLEOS Mastiha Spirit.

This one’s for the cocktail lovers, and it’s coming in hot later this spring at La Padrona Boston. Featuring the unexpected and luxurious KLEOS Mastiha Spirit.

BOSTON – The ‘Greece Media & iamgreece Present: Boston Greek Networking’ event took place at La Padrona Boston on March 20. The event was hosted by The Greece Foundation of Greece Media, a platform committed to promoting a deep love and respect for Greece and its history, which was founded by Greece content creator and community builder, Tony Kariotis of iamgreece, who also founded The Teddy K. Classic and Hoopla Greeks.

Christos Garkinos (fashion entrepreneur & author), Effie Panagopoulos (founder/CEO of KLEOS Mastiha Spirit) & Garcelle Beauvais (actress) celebrate Garkinos’ “Covet the Comeback” book launch at NeueHouse in LA on March 24th sponsored by KLEOS Mastiha Spirit.

KLEOS is a better-for-you, low cal, low sugar, low-ABV botanical spirit made from the ancient Greek superfood mastiha, a protected designation of origin (PDO) ingredient that is the resin of the Skinos tree, which only grows in 24 villages in the southern part of the Greek island of Chios.

2025 National Cocktail Day Recipes - Ancient Greek Apertif

As the first Greek woman in history to found a liquor brand, Effie Panagopoulos celebrates her seventh anniversary of launching KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, the world’s first super premium mastiha, which is now featured in high-end cocktail bars, luxury hotels, cruise lines, and Michelin-starred restaurants across the U.S. and beyond.

February 27, 2025 (Boston, MA) — As the first Greek woman in history to found a liquor brand, Effie Panagopoulos celebrates her seventh anniversary of launching KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, the world’s first super premium mastiha,

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Effie Panagopoulos. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with EFFIE below.

Nico’s Tossed Greek Salad from Sweet Liberty. This cocktail brings the fresh flavors of a Greek salad to your glass.

She's A Beauty Cocktail with Mastiha Kleos by Melissa Dowling

Iris NYC is embracing fall vibes with their Hound of Hades cocktail, a delightful creation by Sergey Merkulov.

Since ancient Greece and Rome, Greek Mastiha, a treasured ingredient, has long been enjoyed as a gum. Effie Panagopoulos has reimagined this historic resin, transforming it into a contemporary drink, KLEOS Mastiha Spirit

Each of the four inspired cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist, @paulalukas27, and named for rock and roll classics, celebrate the award-winning craftsmanship of SMOKE LAB Classic, SMOKE LAB Aniseed and SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka and are perfect to enjoy wherever the season takes you.

Each of the four inspired cocktails, created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist, @paulalukas27, celebrate the award-winning craftsmanship of SMOKE LAB Classic, SMOKE LAB Aniseed and SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka and are perfect to enjoy wherever the season takes you!

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We caught up with the brilliant and insightful EFFIE PANAGOPOULOS a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

The KLEO-PATRA Cocktail

“I call Mastiha Greece’s best-kept secret,” Panagopoulos says of the spirit made from the raw superfood of the same name.

Liqueur, Sparkling Wine, Vodka

The distinctive flavours of tsipouro and mastiha influence this 'Greek' Espresso Martini.