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Mastiha, Sap From Mastic Trees, Is the Latest Must-Try Cocktail Ingredient

Mastiha, Sap From Mastic Trees, Is the Latest Must-Try Cocktail Ingredient

Mastiha, Sap From Mastic Trees, Is the Latest Must-Try Cocktail Ingredient

Mastiha, Sap From Mastic Trees, Is the Latest Must-Try Cocktail Ingredient

Mastiha, Sap From Mastic Trees, Is the Latest Must-Try Cocktail Ingredient

Mastiha, Sap From Mastic Trees, Is the Latest Must-Try Cocktail Ingredient

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Jose Andres’ Gin And Tonic-Inspired Cocktail Features An Uncommon Ingredient

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

A Renewed Interest in Herbal Liqueurs Is Driving Attention to Native Ingredients

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

Everything You Need to Know About Mastiha Liqueur, Greece’s Herbal Aperitif

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

Meet Effie Panagopoulos

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

Mediterranean Guitarist Pavlo Kicks Off World Tour with Sold-Out Los Angeles Show

Signature drinks by Kleos Mastiha added to the celebratory atmosphere. Following the electrifying performance, Pavlo, flute virtuoso Salpy Kerkonian, and Pontian lyra player Lazos Ioannidis participated in a post-show meet-and-greet

The Second South Florida Greek Film Festival, from October 11 to 20: This year’s lineup features box office hits and critically acclaimed films, representing the best of Greek cinema in 2024

Screenings of the latest Greek films will be held at the historic Savor Cinema in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Kandaras Hall, and the Bill Cosford Cinema in Miami.

Celebrate National Vodka Day with These Creative Cocktails

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

Vodka Day Drinks for 2024 by Melissa Dowling

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

Drink This Now: Hound of Hades at Iris NYC

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

Kleos Mastiha Spirit: May Your Tears Become a Medicine for the World

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

Kleos Mastiha: The Spirit of Ancient Greece, Reimagined

One of the most unique additions to our collection is Kleos Mastiha, a spirit that takes us back to the ancient island of Chios, where the rare and mystical mastiha resin has been harvested for centuries.

SMOKE LAB VODKA SERVES UP A MENU OF FLAVORFUL FALL COCKTAILS

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.

As cooler fall temperatures settle in, SMOKE LAB Vodka is showcasing a menu of delicious and inviting cocktails ripe with the flavors of the season!

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!

Mastihas to try in a George’s Reviver No. 2

Each month, we explore the origins behind some of the world's signature drinks and learn how to recreate them. Next stop, Greece.

Mastiha Cocktails: The Greek Summer Experience

Mastic or mastiha from the Greek island of Chios is getting traction on social media as the basic ingredient for summer cocktails.

19 Excellent Margaritas in Miami

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Meet EFFIE PANAGOPOULOS

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

Chilled Magazine – Volume 17 Issue 1

The KLEO-PATRA Cocktail

Escape To The Mediterranean With The Spirits Of Greece

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

Divine Thing

Liqueur, Sparkling Wine, Vodka

5 Miami Spots to Go After a Rough Day at Work

Effie Panagopoulos crafting exotic spirits from Greek traditions for global cocktails with KLEOS

ffie Panagopoulos, the visionary force behind KLEOS, a unique and exotic spirit inspired by Greek old traditions.

Greek VIP Fashion Show in Boston on March 23

Greek Espresso Martini by Difford’s Guide

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

KLEOS Mastiha the Greek Spirit Taking the Cocktail World by Storm

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

The Best Martinis in America, 2023

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

KLEOS MASTIHA SPIRIT | THE EVENT | 10.11.2022

The first luxury mastiha spirit, 3 cocktails, a multi-sensory experience!

KLEOS MASTIHA SPIRIT: A NEW MEANING TO MASTIHA

The first luxury mastiha spirit, 3 cocktails, a multi-sensory experience

KLEOS MASTIHA SPIRIT “SET OUT” TO CHANGE FOREVER THE WAY ITS GUESTS PERCEIVE MASTIHA!

3 cocktails, a multi-sensory experience and a very special event!

EXPLORING… MASTIHA

In the first of a new series on little-known liquids, Laura Foster sets her sights on Greek liqueur mastiha

THE MOST ENJOYABLE PARTY EXPERIENCE WITH MASTIHA FLAVOR

Kleos Mastiha Spirit, the first internationally recognized spirit founded by a Greek woman, had a glamorous party in the center of Athens and everyone was there!

A LUXURY MASTIHA SPIRIT, 3 COCKTAILS AND A MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCE

"Kleos" means fame and glory won through important deeds and hard work

BRAND BUILDER: EFFIE PANAGOPOULOS

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.

KLEOS: THE MASTIHA SPIRIT

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

SIX SPIRITS THAT EVOKE FAR-OFF DESTINATIONS

Kleos was featured in the Washington Post! Check out their article.

WINE ENTHUSIAST KLEOS REVIEW

Wine Enthusiast reviewed our mastiha spirit and gave it rating of 90 Points!

5 TIPS FOR BREAKING UP WITH YOUR BAR JOB

Effie was featured in this Liquor.com article!

GREEK SPIRITS BEYOND OUZO: METAXA AND MASTIHA LIQUEUR

Kleos featured in an article on Bevvy.com

THE SPEAKEASY PODCAST

Effie was on The Speakeasy Podcast!

CAN THIS ANCIENT GREEK SPIRIT CATCH ON IN THE US?

A Kleos feature on Fortune

KLEOS BRINGS THE NECTAR OF GREECE TO BOSTON

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

WHY MASTIHA BELONGS IN YOUR BAR CART NOW

A Kleos feature on Food & Wine

DIFFORD’S GUIDE KLEOS REVIEW – 5+ STARS

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

Sexism in the Bartending World Is Real

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

WOMEN WE’RE WATCHING – EFFIE PANAGOPOULOS

"Bostonian Effie Panagopoulos is the Greek girlboss behind Kleos."

BARTENDERS: 8 GREAT WAYS TO MASTER YOUR MEDIA PRESENCE.

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 FEATURED IN CB INSIGHTS

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

SIPS OF SUMMER – THE FRESH BUSINESS

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

CHEW ON THIS

We were featured in a United Hemispheres publication!

IT’S GREEK TO ME

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