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 …

Jan 20, 2023 · 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 …

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 …

Aug 1, 2023 · Arak may be having a resurgence in terms of international interest, but the grape- and anise-flavored spirit has been a staple in Middle Eastern countries for nearly a thousand …

Arak, a traditional Middle Eastern spirit, has gained popularity worldwide in recent years. This post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of arak, including its history, production process, …

arak, triple- distilled alcoholic beverage traditionally made in the Levant region from white grapes of the Obaideh (Obeidy) or Merwah varieties and anise seeds. It belongs to a class of anise …

Jul 17, 2024 · Arak is a traditional distilled alcoholic beverage popular in the Levant region, encompassing countries like Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. Its origins trace back …

Jul 23, 2024 · 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.

May 8, 2023 · Arak is made by extracting anise seeds in grape brandy and is considered by many to be one of the first flavored spirits ever made. You may be familiar with anise spirits from …

Jul 17, 2025 · Arak is an anise-flavoured alcoholic beverage traditionally served in the Middle Eastern Levant region. Arak’s origins can be traced back centuries, and it is one of the world’s …