Like many Balinese, Bina – now an arak expert whose cocktails are legendary – grew up around this ancient spirit, typically made from either coconut palm flower or rice, and produced in vast ...

Arak was historically made using wine leftover ... “People have become a little more experimental in recent times and use the spirit in cocktails. I have even mixed it with watermelon and ...

In the Union Market neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the new spot is serving up late-night bites, arak cocktails, natural wine, and what the restaurant is calling “Levantine funk.” ...

Incidents of improperly prepared arak leading to illnesses and occasionally death earned the drink a dark reputation ... addition to any strong, boozy cocktail. The regency of Karangasem is ...

Cocktails feature local herbs and organic ingredients ... fresh tamarind or Bali’s arak, each one showcasing the innovative skills of the bartenders. Chef’s Garden Creations at Milaidhoo ...

Take the Mushrooms cocktails, for instance ... Also available on skewers: chicken infused with arak, a Levantine spirit that tastes like anise, and cumin lamb with smoky muhammara.