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Ceylon Arrack and a cocktail culture taking shape

The island’s homegrown spirit and the ingredients giving Sri Lankan bars a voice of their own.

Coconut palms on the south coast

A distinctive cocktail culture is taking shape in Sri Lanka, drawing on the island’s rich culinary heritage, indigenous ingredients and homegrown spirits.

Ceylon Arrack, distilled from the sap of the coconut flower, offers a compelling expression of Sri Lanka’s drinking heritage — with the potential to find an even wider audience among bartenders, spirits enthusiasts and cocktail lovers around the world.

Best Bars Sri Lanka celebrates where the country’s bar scene stands today — while helping open up possibilities for where it can go tomorrow.