Arak
Arak
A potent anise-flavored spirit served diluted with water for festive toasts in the eastern Mediterranean and Ottoman Jewish world. Though a beverage rather than a cooked dish, it appears in celebratory dining and follows the classic cloudy 'ouzo effect' when mixed.
Ingredients
- •2 ounces arak or other kosher-certified anise spirit
- •2 to 4 ounces cold water
- •Ice cubes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Choose a small glass suitable for spirits or aperitifs.
- 2
Pour the arak into the glass.
- 3
Add the cold water to taste, usually one to two parts water for each part spirit.
- 4
Watch the liquid turn cloudy as the anise oils emulsify.
- 5
Add ice only after diluting, if desired, so the flavor stays balanced.
- 6
Serve chilled alongside mezze or festive foods.
Kosher notes
Use only kosher-certified arak or anise spirit, especially when wine-based alcohol or added flavorings may raise certification concerns.
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