Urrak is an alcoholic beverage made every year across the Indian state of Goa in the first month of summer. It is very popular in the state's many local pubs and taverns.

2021年4月5日 · Urrak is the first distillation from cashew apple juice that is fermented into alcohol. This is sold only in April and May and for most Goan youth, guzzling it down marks a rite of passage into adulthood. But before urrak there is niro, or slow-pressed cashew apple juice that has a short shelf life of just a few hours, much like palm toddy.

Urrak is Goa’s iconic seasonal spirit—a light, flavourful liquor distilled from the fermented juice of the cashew apple. Available only during the hot summer months (March–May), this “jungle juice” carries 10–15% ABV, making it a gentle alternative to its stronger cousin, Feni.

2022年2月19日 · However, urrak is the mother of feni and needs to be recognized as well. There are natural yeasts on ripe cashew ‘apples’ that make the juice ferment spontaneously. In three to five days, the fermentation is complete and the ‘must’ is ready to be distilled into that heavenly spirit, called urrak .

2022年4月14日 · Urrak is the first distillate of the cashew apple—milder than feni, with a subtle aroma and punchy, tropical, fruity notes. The season is short. Many Goans keep their stash of urrak refrigerated, though some believe that dilutes its potency. It is best had fresh. To have good urrak in Goa, you must have contacts.

2024年4月23日 · Many, many monsoons ago, the thrill of drinking urrak – nice and chilled with an equally-cold Limca – set the body tone for the cool of the rains that were to follow. And, with that first monsoon shower, out of the closet came caju feni …

Discover Urrak, Goa’s seasonal cashew liquor, cherished for its refreshing taste. Learn its origins, unique flavors, and where to find it.

2024年5月1日 · Urraca(pronounced urrak) is the first distill of fermented cashew juice. It is a light and flavorful alcoholic beverage available during March-May in Goa. It is also a very integral ingredient that goes into manufacturing of cashew feni—the double distilled beverage made from fermented cashew in Goa.

2024年6月7日 · Their kokum cocktail with urrak was a light and refreshing take, but the one with guava juice and a smattering of coriander leaves seemed to be a much more imaginative spin — lush, tart, sweet ...

In the sun-kissed lands of Goa, a time-honored tradition thrives, birthing a spirited elixir known as Urrak. Crafted by local artisans with care and expertise, Urrak emerges as a seasonal delight, its production spanning from mid-February to June.