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Raki

Raki, Turkish Raki
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Raki is an unsweetened, often anise-flavoured, alcoholic drink that is popular in Albania, Turkey, Turkic countries, Greek Islands and in the Balkan countries as an apéritif. It is often served with seafood or meze. Wikipedia
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Rakı, Türk Rakısı or Turkish Raki is an alcoholic beverage made of twice-distilled grape pomace and flavored with aniseed. It is a national drink of Turkey, it is especially popular in the coastal regions. Among drinkers, it is popular in Turkic countries and Caucasian countries as an apéritif. It is often served with seafood or meze. It is comparable to several other anise-flavored liqueurs such as pastis, ouzo, sambuca and arak. The alcoholic content of rakı must be at least 40% according to Turkish standard. The largest producer of raki is Diageo; Yeni Rakı is the largest brand.

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