MOUNTAIN PEEKS DISTILLERY LIMONANA ARAK 750ML

Limonana Arak is a refreshing Middle Eastern-style cocktail that combines arak, a traditional anise-flavored spirit, with limonana, a lemon-and-fresh-mint beverage. The combination brings together bright citrus, cooling mint, and the distinctive licorice-like character of anise.

Flavor profile

1. Aroma: Fresh lemon and mint with an underlying aromatic anise note.
2. Taste: Bright, tart lemon flavor balanced by refreshing mint and the bold, herbal/licorice character of arak.
3. Texture: Often served blended or over crushed ice, giving it a cold, refreshing character.
4. Finish: Cool and minty, followed by a lingering anise note.
5. Overall: Citrusy, herbal, refreshing, aromatic, and distinctly Mediterranean/Middle Eastern.

Typical ingredients: Fresh lemon juice, fresh mint (often nana mint), water or soda, sweetener such as sugar or simple syrup, ice, and arak. Recipes and menus vary, with some versions served as a frozen/blended drink.

What makes it distinctive: Limonana itself is essentially a mint lemonade, while arak contributes its characteristic anise flavor. The lemon's acidity and mint's cooling freshness soften and complement the strong aromatic profile of the spirit.

Serving: It is best served very cold with plenty of ice, often garnished with fresh mint and lemon. A traditional-style preparation may also be diluted with cold water; arak can become cloudy when diluted because of its anise oils.