Araq Shot is enjoyable full strength cocktail at 1.8 standard drinks. Layered with 40ml arak gantous and abou raad and 20ml date liqueur and best at tea time. Just two shots always share a shot then add arak to bottom of glass and float date liqueur on top. Sip and suck and served with dates and maamoul biscuits and garnish with a small bowl of anise seeds on the side and served in a shot glass at room temperature.