If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.
It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the last few years.
There is certain etiquette to drinking it though. Just like the French respect their wines and the English love their beer; Turks have an age-old tradition for drinking Raki the right way!
