Château Ksara Arak Recipe
Arak is a trademark of Levantine hospitality, the anise-flavored liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Anise Infusion
In a large bowl, combine the anise seeds and water. Allow it to steep for 24 hours to extract the flavor.
- 2
Fermentation
Strain the anise infusion and transfer it to a fermentation vessel. Add yeast and sugar, and stir well. Cover the vessel and let it ferment for about 7 days at room temperature.
- 3
Distillation
After fermentation, transfer the mixture to a still and distill it to extract the alcohol. Collect the distillate and discard the first 10% (foreshots).
- 4
Dilution
Dilute the distilled spirit with additional water to achieve the desired alcohol content, usually around 50% ABV.
- 5
Aging
Bottle the Arak and let it age for at least 3 months in a cool, dark place to develop its flavor.
