Arak (drink)

Arak is a special drink that adults can have, but it's very different from other drinks you might know. It's made by mixing a special kind of alcohol with water and some herbs, like anise or fennel. When these ingredients mix together, they create a really strong and tasty drink that many people in certain countries, like Lebanon and Iraq, really like to have.

To have arak, adults usually pour some of it into a glass and then add some water, but it's important to do this slowly and little by little. This is because arak is really strong and can make you feel dizzy or sick if you have too much of it too quickly. The water helps to make it a little bit weaker and easier to drink.

Some people like to have arak with food, like fish or other kinds of seafood. It's also common to have it with special kinds of bread, called pita or flatbread, that you can use to dip into different kinds of dishes that go well with arak.

It's important to remember that arak is not for kids or for people who are not old enough to drink it. Only adults who are responsible can have arak, and it's always best to drink it in moderation and with food, so that you can enjoy it safely and without getting too drunk.