Not Arak

While in Beirut I discovered a new drink. I haven't asked for it here yet but I feel rather certain it won't be served in ANY restaurants in my small southern town. For now the margarita will have to do!

[Sheila]

Looks frosty and fruity

[katy]

@swguevin It was just right!

[Jan K]

Looks wonderful - but tell us about the new drink!

[Leslie]

Days word is yellow . Why not tag it march2013.

[katy]

@jankoos Arak is a clear spirit made from most often from grapes and distilled three times. The second time anise seed is added to give it a distinctive licorice taste. It turns milky white when water and ice are added! If you don't like licorice you won't like it! i like licorice.

[katy]

@lesip It is really green!.

[Rick Schies]

This looks quite cool and refreshing

[Kimberly Balychev]

Oooo this looks so icy and refreshing :) Yum!! :)

[katy]

@digitalrn Oh, it was, Rick! It was!

[katy]

@kbalychev It was just right!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Now that looks pretty delicious! But with my pathetic drinking skills I'm not sure I'd survive!!

[katy]

@ruthmouch LOL! It was rather mild but there is a whole lot more there than in a glass of arak! ;~}

[William F Boyea]

I like a margarita but not big on the licorice taste of you new drink. Have seen it.

[katy]

@wildernesswillie I guess I have an eclectic palate! ;~}

[Steve Hankins]

Has to be better than a mojito :)

[katy]

@hankinsphoto LOL! I think irt was!!!If I can find it I will fix you one next time you are in town! ;~}

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Do not know what the drink from Beirut is bit margaritas rock!

[katy]

@espyetta I know how you are about the margaritas. Arak is similar to ouzo I have discovered.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

@grammyn ouzo is licorice or anise? I think. Will stick to green drinks!

[PasadenaRose]

It looks very refreshing, but I'm not entirely sure about the licorice flavor. I'd try it once. ;-)

[katy]

@pasadenarose This one was good and you really need to like licorice to like the other

[Louise & Ken]

The fun of travel is to try new things...and we're free to then like or dislike them! How wonderful for you to find something quite different and so to your taste!

[katy]

@Weezilou Thaks so much Louise for taking the time to view and comment after your very busy day!!!