Arak (anise liquor) (Israel)

Name: Arak (anise liquor) (Israel)
Total time: 300 s
Yield: 4-5 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1 cup arak (anise-flavored liquor); 3 –4 cups cold water; cubes Ice; Lemon slices (optional); Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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A strong anise-flavored Middle Eastern spirit traditionally diluted with water and served as a refreshing aperitif with meals.

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

World

A strong anise-flavored Middle Eastern spirit traditionally diluted with water and served as a refreshing aperitif with meals.

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Ingredients

5 minutes prep + 0 minutes cook

4-5 people

1 cuparak (anise-flavored liquor)
3–4 cups cold water
cubesIce
Lemon slices (optional)
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

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Steps

5 minutes prep + 0 minutes cook

1

Fill small serving glasses halfway with ice cubes.
2

Pour about 2–3 tablespoons of arak into each glass.
3

Slowly add cold water to each glass; the drink will turn milky white as the anise oils mix with the water
4

Stir gently and adjust the water depending on how strong you prefer the drink.
5

Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.