Arak & Water: Ruby Decoder

Name: Arak & Water: Ruby Decoder
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 2 oz arak; 4 oz cold water; Ice; 1/2 oz pink grapefruit juice

Beirut, Lebanon Asia/Beirut

History

Anise-scented arak has accompanied Levantine mezze for generations. Adding water releases its essential oils in the traditional transformation known as the louche. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Grapefruit introduces bracing bitterness and a clean, ruby-toned snap.

Other · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

12 oz arak
24 oz cold water
3Ice
41/2 oz pink grapefruit juice

Method

01Add water to arak first, then ice, turning the spirit its signature cloudy white.
02Add grapefruit with the citrus or mixer and prepare as directed.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.