Arak is a potent distilled alcoholic beverage, though its definition varies widely. In the Middle East and the Mediterranean, it is a clear, grape-based spirit—distilled two or three times and flavored with anise—that turns cloudy when mixed with water. In Southeast Asia, such as in Bali or Java, Arak is a local spirit produced from fermented ingredients like sugarcane, rice, or palm sap, resulting in a wide range of characteristics.
