Arak Al Zumot 75cl

If you like your drinks loud, aromatic, and made for long, chatty tables, Arak Al Zumot is a seriously fun pour. It’s the kind of arak that turns a simple mezze spread into a whole night.

• Nose: Bold anise right away, with a clean, herbal lift that feels fresh, not heavy.
• Taste: Classic licorice and sweet fennel, then a peppery, slightly grassy edge that keeps it lively. Add cold water and it blooms, going cloudy and opening into softer, rounder spice.
• Finish: Long and warming, with anise sticking around and a gentle herbal dryness that makes you reach for another bite (or another sip).

This is an easy bottle to get right at home. Pour a small measure, add cold water until it turns that milky, opalescent white, then throw in ice last so the flavour stays punchy. Now you’ve got the perfect partner for hummus, grilled halloumi, olives, kebabs, or anything with garlic and lemon.

Want it even more refreshing? Lengthen it with extra water and treat it like a slow sipper. Or use a splash to flip a simple cocktail into something way more interesting, arak plus lemon plus honey is basically a cheat code for a bright, herbal sour.

Why this one’s worth your time: it’s not a one-note anise bomb. You get layers, sweet spice up front, herbiness in the middle, then that dry, tingly finish that keeps your palate awake.

Country of origin: Jordan. It’s a proper taste of the Levant, built for food, friends, and unhurried nights.

Fun Fact: Traditional arak is often distilled with anise more than once, which is why it has that big aroma and why it turns beautifully cloudy (the “louche”) the moment you add water.