Thirsty Turks sip 60 million liters of raki each year, mostly with meals.Raki (rah-KUH) is clear brandy made from grapes and raisins, flavored with pungent anise. Most is quite potent (80- to 90-proof/40% to 45% alcohol) and thus usually diluted with water and sipped. It's similar to Greek ouzo and French pastis. When mixed with ice and/or water for drinking, it turns milky white. Because of its color and hefty alcoholic punch, Turks call it lion's milk (aslan sütü).

The Turkish wine industry would appear to have huge potential; it has the world's fourth-largest acreage of vineyards and a good climate and soil conditions. It also has a bustling black market, a sign of health despite heavy taxes.The Wine Industrialists' Association has estimated its wine supply at 110 million liters, or 29 million gallons, of which only 30 million are registered.

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