Arak or araq (Arabic: ﻋﺮﻕ) is a distilled Levantine spirit of the anise drinks family. Arak is traditionally made of grapes and aniseed (the seeds of the anise plant); when crushed, their oil provides arak with a slight licorice taste. [1] . Dates, figs, and other fruits are sometimes added. [2]

2023年1月4日 · Arak, also spelled Araq, is a Levantine anise-flavored distilled alcohol that is colorless and unsweetened. The Greeks have ouzo as their national drink, and Lebanon has arak as theirs. Arak from Lebanon and Syria is flavored with aniseed (yansoun in Arabic) but contains no sugar or other additives.

2023年1月20日 · Arak (sometimes spelled "araq" from the Arabic), is a distilled alcoholic drink favored in the Middle East. Commonly served in social settings and gatherings, the drink is famous for its potency and for the translucent milky-white color it turns when water is added to it.

2023年8月1日 · Araks are commonly distilled and diluted to about 53% alcohol by volume, meaning they're in the neighborhood of 90 to 100 proof. Arak is made from grape varieties like Obeidy and Merwah, which typically are harvested during the autumn months.

2024年7月23日 · Learn about arak, a spirit made from grapes and anise seeds. This Middle Eastern spirit is one of the oldest in the world, and supposedly inspired Turkish raki and French pastis.

2023年7月10日 · In Lebanon, Arak is the national drink with a government-regulated set of guidelines on its production akin to tequila production in Mexico or Champagne in France. Arak must use a specific type...

Arak, a potent anise-flavored spirit, is enjoyed in the Middle East and Mediterranean. With 40-63% ABV, it's made from distilled grapes or dates with aniseed, similar to ouzo and raki. Arak has ancient origins in the Levant, and its taste resembles black licorice.

Travel Distilled explains what Arak is, the history of this Middle Eastern spirit, how and where it's made, how to drink it and use it in cocktails and cooking.

2023年5月8日 · “It is the national drink.” Steeped in history, arak evolved from the Arab invention of alembic distillation in the 12th century. Many centuries after its introduction, arak continues to be the distilled drink of people all over the Middle East and for those who embrace its heritage.

2 天之前 · At 12 Chairs Cafe in New York City, Arak Saint Germaine is made with Arak, Saint Germaine, lemon juice, and dry vermouth. “Nothing gets the party started like a shot or cocktail with Arak.