Turkey
Ayran
Ajran
Ayran is a cold drink of yogurt, water and salt, whisked until lightly foamy. In Bulgaria it is a summer fountain and meal drink, never a sweet yogurt.
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Prizren, Albania
Boza
Боза
A thick, tangy, and slightly sweet fermented drink made from millet, wheat, or bulgur. With ancient roots in Central Asia, boza is traditionally consumed in winter, sold by street vendors whose calls echo through neighborhoods at night. It is topped with cinnamon and roasted chickpeas (leblebi) and has a low alcohol content of about one percent.
Marmara Region, Turkey
Hardaliye
Hardaliye, the lightly fermented Thracian grape drink flavoured with mustard seed, is a named regional beverage with commercial production.
Turkey
Lohusa şerbeti
Lohusa serbeti, the crimson spiced sherbet made for new mothers and shared with visitors, is a named ritual drink still commercially produced.
Turkey
Sira
Fermented grape must, a traditional digestif.
Adana, Turkey
Şalgam
Şalgam Suyu
A bold, savory fermented drink made from purple carrots and bulgur, originating from the southern cities of Adana and Mersin. Deep red in color with a sour, salty flavor, şalgam comes in mild and spicy versions and is the traditional accompaniment to Adana kebab and fiery southeastern dishes.