Arak Punch
One fresh punch wey dem make with Middle East anise drink.
Wetin you need
- 60 mlArak
- 60 mlOrange Juice
- 15 mlLime Juice
- 15 mlSimple Syrup
- 30 mlWater
How to make am
- 1Add water to arak first to create di louche effect.
- 2Add di remaining ingredients.
- 3Pour am on top ice and stir am.
- 4Garnish am with orange slice.
Decoration
Orange slice
Story
Arak na di anise spirit from Levant—Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan. Wen you add water, e go change from clear to milk white ('louche effect'), e go create one of di most dramatic drink presentation for world. Dis punch go make arak easy to drink while e still dey respect im tradition. Di taste na mainly anise but e balance well: orange juice go add fruity sweetness wey go complement di anise well well, lime go give am freshness, and to add water dey very important—dem make arak to enjoy am wen you mix am with water, no be to drink am raw. E perfect with Middle East mezze, as introduction to arak, or anytime wey you wan something wey go fresh you with strong anise character. Pro Tips: Always add water to arak first—dis one go create di correct louche. Use quality Lebanese arak like Ksara or El Massaya. Di traditional water to arak ratio na 2:1 or 3:1.