Arak is a popular liquorice flavored liquor that is enjoyed throughout the eastern Mediterranean. It is normally distilled from fermented grapes and aniseed, which gives it its delicate liquorice flavor. The green bottle above is from Greece, where it is called Ouzo, and the other two bottles are locally produced in Ramallah.
The clear arak is not normally served straight. Usually 1/3 of a glass of Arak is mixed with 2/3 water and the resulting mixture produces an opaque, milky color. Arak is enjoyed with
mezza, lots of little salads and appetizers.
Arak is a popular liquorice flavored liquor that is enjoyed throughout the eastern Mediterranean. It is normally distilled from fermented grapes and aniseed, which gives it its delicate liquorice flavor. The green bottle above is from Greece, where it is called Ouzo, and the other two bottles are locally produced in Ramallah.
The clear arak is not normally served straight. Usually 1/3 of a glass of Arak is mixed with 2/3 water and the resulting mixture produces an opaque, milky color. Arak is enjoyed with mezza, lots of little salads and appetizers.