Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Organic. Sustainable. Arak is the national drink of Lebanon, and this organic version is the best. Massaya means twilight in Arabic. It was adopted because it communicates the hue seen at the moment the sun sets behind Mount Lebanon and the sky of the Bekaa turns dark blue. One of the finest Lebanese Araks, Massaya Arak is made exclusively with hand-picked indigenous white Obeïdi grapes and green organic aniseed imported from Syria. Triple distilled and aged for 2 years, Arak has a beguiling aniseed flavor and freshness that cleanses the palate and aids digestion. A Lebanese summertime apertif, this serves as a perfect accompaniment to a classic selection of mezze dishes that include parsley, raw tomatoes, lemon, mint and garlic -- flavors that are sometimes hard to match with wine. 750 ml