To keep the theme, instead of wine, pair your Lebanese-inspired tartare with arak, a trendy Middle Eastern liquor, for a ...

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If you've tried raki, ouzo, or pastis, you should know about arak. A Middle Eastern spirit, arak is rumored to be the first of its kind. According to some, the drink was created in the 8th century ...