Arak Touma

Arak is an anise-liqueur, traditionally produced in numerous Middle Eastern countries. It is the national drink of Lebanon where it is said to have evolved throughout the 12th Century. 

Akin to other anise-spirits, arak is often served diluted with water or ice, creating a cloudy in appearance in the glass. This is because anise-based spirits contain oils called terpenes of which become insoluble when diluted below 30 percent ethanol and a cloudy emulsion forms. If ice is added without water, terpenes will precipitate and an aesthetically unpleasant layer will form on the surface. 

Arak Touma has been produced by the Touma family in Kab Elias since 1888 and is bottled in a nostalgically slim bottle. The Arak Touma is triple distilled and has a light sweetness and a fresh finish.