Suggestions for a Greek Ruins drink?

With all going on in Greece, I have had an itch to do a brew that I can title "Greek Ruins". Just something to mark and remember, the time and the problems they are going through.

Unfortunately distilling is out of the question so no Ouzo, etc.
I have never been to Greece, so I really don't have a clue on a Cider, mead, wine, or beer that would fit.
Any suggestions? But no liquorish flavours.

Having spent a summer in Greece, my first thought would be something flavored with herbs. Sage, perhaps? Something on the dry side and fairly clean, sipped at a Taverna overlooking a harbor full of fishing boats...

Greeks are defiantly more into their wine. Most areas have a local grape, and retsina is pretty much the house wine everywhere. I can't stand the liquorish taste either, so I stuck with Metaxa, the Greek brandy.