ARAK

Discover the heritage and tradition of arak

Arak Characteristics

  • •Arak is an anise-flavored drink
  • •Becomes milky white when water is added

General Information

  • •It is a well-known drink in the Levant area.
  • •Arak literally means "sweat"—it refers to the sweating of the distiller that produces the spirit.
  • •People proudly call it "Lion's Milk".

Traditional Way to Drink Arak

  1. Pour arak into a small, narrow glass; the liquid is transparent and clear like water.
  2. Then add water—it will turn milky white.
  3. Add a cube or more of ice.
  4. Arak is an aperitif meant to be sipped slowly.
  5. Arak is best enjoyed with only water added.
  6. Generally, it is mixed one-third arak with two-thirds water.
  7. Ultimately, mix arak the way you like it—there is no wrong or right way. Enjoy it!

Countries with Similar Drinks to Arak

France

Pastis, Absinthe

Greece, Cyprus

Ouzo

Italy

Sambuca

Lebanon and Levant

Arak

Macedonia & Bulgaria

Mastika

Portugal

Anisette

Spain

Anis

Turkey

Raki