Facts About Boukha
Boukha is a distilled beverage produced from figs. It originated in the Tunisian Jewish community, where most of it is still produced.
Etymology
Its name means 'alcohol vapor' in Judeo-Tunisian Arabic. It is obtained by simple distillation of Mediterranean figs. Its alcohol percentage ranges between 36 and 40 percent.
Overview
Boukha can be consumed straight at room temperature or cold, or serve as the basis for cocktails and for fruit salad.
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