Turkish Living Forums - Local drinks

16th June 2005, 16:08	#1
Gail Moderator	Local drinks What does everyone think of the local drinks in Turkey? Efes I think is like nectar [][] I love it. I have some nice red wines, had a really nice one on Turkish Airlines going over but forgot the name of it and the other drink I drink (alcoholic or what) is gin and although I prefer that well known brand Gordons I do like the cin. A little bar we went to poured me a g&t and they put a piece of green tangerine in it, luuurrvvelly, I also like it with lemon and lime and etc etc Gail

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16th June 2005, 19:36

gezmek

Regular guy

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quote:Originally posted by Gail

What does everyone think of the local drinks in Turkey? Efes I think is like nectar [

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] I love it. I have some nice red wines, had a really nice one on Turkish Airlines going over but forgot the name of it and the other drink I drink (alcoholic or what) is gin and although I prefer that well known brand Gordons I do like the cin. A little bar we went to poured me a g&t and they put a piece of green tangerine in it, luuurrvvelly, I also like it with lemon and lime and etc etc

Gail

Efes by day and Raki - along with mezza - for the evening - no doubt!

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16th June 2005, 20:52	#3
tricia Non Active Member	I enjoy the Efes and have had some lovely wines, picked up quite cheaply from the local supermarket. Has anyone any suggestions for a sparkling wine/dry/champagne type? I've tried only one Turkish Champagne and was very disappointed. The market owner recommended one, it cost about £25 and tasted just like Sherry - and not a bubble in sight.

16th June 2005, 21:02	#4
Gail Moderator	Errr Tricia, yuk I have only tried the red wine sorry. I love champagne and drink it at every opportunity I can but Gary (hubby) doesn't like it at all I think there's something wrong with him[] Gail

16th June 2005, 22:33	#5
tricia Non Active Member	Gail, It's the classy females who appreciate a nice champagne!!! Bollinger's my favourite. I'll let you know if I come across a nice Turkish one.

16th June 2005, 22:37

merlin

Non Active Member

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quote:Originally posted by tricia

The market owner recommended one, it cost about £25 and tasted just like Sherry - and not a bubble in sight.

Reckon hes probably been trying to get rid of that one for ages

Merv!

16th June 2005, 22:39	#7
Gail Moderator	LOL absolutely. I took a bottle over with me and drank it with our Turkish friends, they said they liked it but I think they were just trying to be polite[:0] They didn't have to drink it I would have been fine Gail

16th June 2005, 22:55	#8
tricia Non Active Member	Yes Merv, I think you're right - I was taken for a mug Surely you can recommend a Turkish Champagne similar? Please don't say Efes!!!

16th June 2005, 23:17	#9
merlin Non Active Member	We dont sell any Turkish manufactured champagne at the hotel, we use the proper stuff. We went for a drive out to Sirince Village today and boy oh boy did they have some great wines there. hic Merv!

17th June 2005, 16:34	#10
tricia Non Active Member	Thanks Merv, Sirince Village looks lovely and I can already feel the draw of the wine. Might have to wait until the end of the season though!