Za’atar Martinis (and Margaritas). Craft beer with Persian roots. New gins from Lebanon. Sazerac with arak, aka Saz Arak.

For @VinePair, I wrote about Middle Eastern flavors in drinks, with help from @BackHomeBeer and @TheGreenZoneDC, among others.

https://vinepair.com/articles/middle-eastern-cocktail-ingredients-trend/