Raki, the Turkish national drink, is a clear brandy made of distilled grapes, flavored with anise. It has the licorice-y taste of ouzo and sambuca, and as with the Greek and Italian spirits, it’s ...

Raki -- otherwise known as Lion's Milk -- is the Turkish national drink. Made of twice-distilled grapes and aniseed, raki is the go-to spirit for a celebration. It's good etiquette to clink the ...

The joys of raki, an aniseed-flavoured alcohol, derive from its role as a catalyst for sharing delicious food and endless hours of conversation. Istanbul will seduce you immediately. She is a sensual ...

It’s an old, all-purpose, prescription-free medicine for healing the heart and soothing the mind. Nonetheless, you’re unlikely to find it in a pharmacy. Meet raki – otherwise known as Lion’s Milk – ...