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Arak

Arak

Aniseed grape spirit poured with water and ice until it turns cloudy.

Jordan, Lebanon and Syria Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled by Jordanian Christian producers and drunk slowly with mezze rather than as a shot.

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What is Arak?

Arak is a wine & spirit from Jordan: aniseed grape spirit poured with water and ice until it turns cloudy. Distilled by Jordanian Christian producers and drunk slowly with mezze rather than as a shot.

Made with

anisegrapes

Cooked

distilled

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