Urrak (or Urak) is Goa's beloved, seasonal, first-distillation spirit made from fermented cashew apple juice, known as a fruity, refreshing summer cooler served lightly mixed with soda, lime, salt, and chili, offering a gentler, less potent alternative to its stronger cousin, Feni, and vanishing with the first monsoon rains.
What Is Urrak?
Goan spirit: A traditional alcoholic beverage unique to Goa, India.
From cashew apples: Made from the fermented juice (niro) of cashew fruit.
First distillation: It's the first, single distillation, making it lighter and fruitier than Feni, which is the second distillation.
Seasonal: Available primarily from March to May, disappearing with the onset of the monsoon. 
How Do You Enjoy Urrak?
Cocktail mix: Often mixed with soda, a splash of lemon, a pinch of salt, and a slit green chili.
Served chilled: Best enjoyed fresh and cold as a summer cooler.
Accompaniments: Pairs well with spicy Goan snacks or raw mango.
Fruity & mild: Has a strong fruity aroma and is less pungent than Feni.
Low alcohol: Lower alcohol content (around 15-20%) than Feni (40-45%).
Short shelf life: Must be consumed fresh due to its low shelf life.
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