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.

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.

At the heart of KLEOS lies Mastiha, a resin harvested from the mastiha tree native to the Greek island of Chios.

If you want to expand your cocktail horizon these days, there’s no better drink to do it with than the martini.

With her deep alcohol marketing experience ranging from entry-level side hustles to executive roles for global spirit brands with multi-million dollar marketing budgets — Effie is a treasure trove of information when it comes to building a brand.

June Press: An article from Food and Beverage Media in “trending Products”, see pg 30

A Kleos feature on Fortune

Kleos was featured in the Boston Common! Check out the article.

Difford's Guide reviewed our Kleos Mastiha Spirit! Find out what they had to say.

If you’re a woman who has worked in bars for any length of time, chances are you’ve experienced some form of sexism

Article Bartenders: 8 Great Ways to Master Your Media Presence. BARTENDERS: 8 GREAT WAYS TO MASTER YOUR MEDIA PRESENCE. Effie was featured on Liquor.com

Kleos was highlighted in a CB Insights article! Find out what they had to say.

"The Fresh Business is the season’s must-try cocktail. Made with a Greek liqueur called Kleos Mastiha..."

We were featured in a United Hemispheres publication!

"Boston native Effie Panagopoulos developed Kleos, her Mastiha, with a craft distillery in Greece."