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 Anise
Arak Razzouk is the anise-based spirit from Lebanon distilled from grape juice with fresh aniseeds, imparting its distinctive fresh savor, and making it the national beverage of its mother country.
Arak Razzouk is made with special varieties of sweet mountain grapes, which are crushed and fermented, and then distilled over a low fire.
The liqueur that we call pastis is the direct descendant of the infamous absinthe, the favorite drink of fin de siecle Paris.
www.internetwines.com /spirits-liqueur-anise.html   (3390 words)

  
 Strat's Place - Daniel Rogov - Israel - The Flavor of Anise
The first liqueur was probably made when aniseed berries were added to distilled palm wine in the Eastern Mediterranean as long ago as 800 BC and this beverage, known even 2,500 years ago as arak, has remained the most popular alcoholic drink of the en- tire Middle-East.
Even today, arak is the best loved drink of Jews who have come to Israel from North-African and Moslem nations and even though devout Moslems are forbidden to drink - alcoholic beverages, arak and the flavor of anise have maintained a special place in the hearts and on the palates of the people.
Arak, which is now made when aniseed berries are steeped in a neutral spirit, is a colorless, licorice flavored liqueur that can be consumed either with or without water.
www.stratsplace.com /rogov/israel/flavor_anise.html   (1213 words)

  
 iqexpand.com
Some liqueurs are prepared by infusing certain woods, fruits, or flowers, in either water or alcohol, and adding sugar, etc. Others are distilled from aromatic or flavoring agents.
A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage, often flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices, and sometimes cream.
Liqueurs may be drunk neat, often during or after dessert, or may be used in cocktails or cooking.
liqueur.iqexpand.com /index.php?title=Izarra&action=edit   (362 words)

  
 Liqueur Glossary Q thru Z- Dallas Bartenders; Beverage Catering
a clear liqueur fruit brandy, unsweetended and distilled from fermented plums.
a liqueur made by steeping quince in a sweetened brandy; additional spices may be added.
a fine quality Italian liqueur, its secret recipe includes nemerous herbs and spices and is considered by many to be one of the finest liqueurs made in Italy; lore has it that it was originally a witches potion for love.
dallasbartenders.tripod.com /liqueur_glossary_terms_qz.htm   (610 words)

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