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The 6 Best Honey Liqueur Recipes
Honey. It’s liquid gold. In ancient Greek mythology, the gods were kept immortal by feasting on honey in the form of nectar. Don’t let the summer go by without making every day golden with these legendary honey liqueur drinks by Greek Lightning. Greek Lightning, the official drink of the gods, has Zeus’ seal of approval.…
Read More4 Books Set In Greece That Are Perfectly Paired With Greek Lightning
Greece is one of the most magical places in the Mediterranean. It remains nearly untouched by man, as most of the locals hold a significant revery for the unbroken nature around them. That’s why the little fishing villages that pepper the islands, and the vast, stunning mountainsides all keep to themselves. It’s one of the…
Read MoreWhy Greek Honey Is the Best in the World
For centuries, Greek honey has been widely considered to be the world standard. The golden liquid — ambrosia — has enjoyed fame since the legends of the Greek gods were born, and we’ve already written about how much the ancients loved this stuff. So what sets Greek honey apart from other honeys produced throughout the…
Read MoreThe Ancient Greeks Sure Loved Their Honey
It’s no secret that Greece produces some of the finest honey in the world. With boundless sunshine and more than 7,500 unique species of herbs, plants, wild flowers, and trees (850 of which can’t be found anywhere else in the world), the Greek countryside is the perfect place for bees to do their thing. As…
Read MoreLiquor vs Liqueur — What’s the Difference?
If you’re anything like us here at Greek Lightning, you love exploring the wide world of cocktails and spirits — and if you’ve spent any time in that world, you’ve probably come across the terms “liquor” and “liqueur.” Although they sound and look very similar, liquor and liqueur are two entirely different things. In today’s…
Read More4 Beachy Destinations For Sipping Cocktails By The Sea
Few things in life are better than kicking back on the beach with a sweet liqueur cocktail in hand. But if you don’t live near a beach, it’s going to take a little bit of planning to get there. Let us help! In today’s post, the travel lovers at our liqueur brand are taking a…
Read More5 Tips For Drinking Like a Goddess
We’re endlessly inspired by the goddesses. They stand in their power in mind, body and spirit. They indulge in all the sensual pleasures of life, and still have the energy to rule in their realms. They expect the best and they get the best. We think that the way to feel like a goddess is…
Read More5 Greek Gods Who Would Love Our Honey Liqueur
At Greek Lightning, we know good liqueur. Our honey liqueur is crafted at the 150-year-old Callicounis Distillery in Greece, where it is distilled from the juiciest grapes and blended with natural organic Greek honey, then fermented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and our mix of secret herbs and spices. The result? The best-tasting Greek liqueur on the…
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