Drinks
DrinksOttoman Sherbet (Spiced Fruit Sherbet Drink)
A ruby-hued palace drink of dried apricots, raisins, honey and warm spices, served chilled over ice. This Ottoman sherbet is Ramadan's favourite refreshment, made easily in a UK kitchen.
DrinksIhlamur Cayi (Linden Flower Tea)
Golden, honey-scented and deeply soothing, ihlamur is the herbal tea every Turkish family turns to at the first sign of a winter chill.
DrinksEv Limonatasi (Homemade Turkish Lemonade)
Cloudy, ice-cold and intensely lemony, Turkish-style homemade lemonade is made by blitzing whole lemon zest with sugar — no bottled drink comes close.
DrinksSalep (Warm Turkish Milk Drink)
Thick, silky and dusted with cinnamon, salep is Turkey's beloved winter warmer — hot milk gently thickened until it coats the back of a spoon.
DrinksHomemade Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink)
Three ingredients, five minutes and one frothy glass of Turkey's favourite drink — salty, ice-cold ayran is the answer to grilled meat, borek and hot summer days alike.
DrinksHow to Make Turkish Coffee
Thick, aromatic and crowned with that all-important foam — learn to brew proper Turkish coffee in a cezve, exactly the way it has been made for five centuries.
