Arak (Lebanese)
The triple-distilled cloud: Lebanese arak — grape spirit distilled three times with aniseed in traditional stills (karké), served diluted to milkiness with water and ice through the mezze marathon — Lebanon's national ritual.
What it is
The triple-distilled cloud: Lebanese arak — grape spirit distilled three times with aniseed in traditional stills (karké), served diluted to milkiness with water and ice through the mezze marathon — Lebanon's national ritual. Origins: arak is the Levant's gift (from Arabic 'araq', sweat — of the still), perfected in Lebanon's mountain villages (Zahle is its capital of production). Made from: Obeidi/Merwah grape spirit, aniseed, copper pot stills, aged in clay jars (for the fine ones, like Arak Brun). How it's made: 1) Distil grape spirit twice. 2) Third distillation with aniseed. 3) Age in clay; serve 1/3 arak, 2/3 water, then ice (order matters). Served: through hours of mezze in the mountains and Beirut. Flavor: anise purity, grape soul. Strength: 50-55%. Culture: arak is patience — the glass is refilled, the afternoon is not discussed. See also: Lebanese Wine (Bekaa).
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