raki

Raki is characterized by its distinct anise flavor and the "louche" effect, where the clear liquid turns milky white when water or ice is added. It is deeply embedded in the social fabric of Turkey and the Balkans, often associated with slow dining and long conversations.

As a mass noun referring to a type of liquor, it is typically treated as uncountable. To specify a quantity, speakers use partitive constructions such as "a glass of raki" or "a bottle of raki" rather than pluralizing the word itself.