Go behind the scenes of Greek drama and sample a flavorful local spirit as you explore Greece with your host, Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President of Product at Viking. During this episode of Karine Explores, hear the tale of two famous star-crossed lovers—Mimikos and Mary—and discover how their storybook romance shook Greek society when it took an unexpected turn in the shadow of the majestic Acropolis. From spirited drama to celebrated spirits, Karine travels to Athens’s Plaka District for a visit to Brettos, a renowned local bar and distillery whose shelves are lined with colorful bottles of Greek spirits, including ouzo, an anise-flavored aperitif widely consumed in Greece and Cyprus.