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Raki and Water

Istanbul, Türkiye Europe/Istanbul

History

Rakı developed from Ottoman grape-spirit traditions and became Türkiye's emblematic social drink. Water turns it milky white, inspiring the nickname lion's milk.

Other · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rakı
  • 24 oz cold water
  • 3Ice

Method

  1. 01Add water before ice and serve slowly with meze.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.