Raki
Turkish Rakı
Raki is Turkey's iconic national drink and represents a 500-year old raki culture & tradition. Poured clear from the bottle, Raki turns cloudy white in colour when mixed with water which is how it gets its nickname, Lion's Milk. The production process of Raki involves distilling together fresh & dried grapes with high quality aniseed. Raki is one of the only alcoholic beverages associated with a strong food culture and is perfectly paired with a Mediterranean meze feast.
How To Drink Rakı
1. Pour 1 shot of Raki into a Raki glass
2. Top up with an equal amount of water
3. Add ice
Raki is best enjoyed when consumed slowly and savoured with main dishes from Anatolian cuisine.