Şıra

Şıra, şire, or shira is a Turkish non-alcoholic drink made from slightly fermented grape juice.[1] It tastes sweet due to its high fructose content, and it is terracotta in colour. It is mostly served with Iskender kebap.

A flavored version of şıra is served in the Marmara region with the name of hardaliye. Hardaliye is basically a şıra aromatized in mustard seeds and cherry leaves for 15 days. Hardaliye is usually served in special occasions as an appetizer.

References

  1. ^ Rosie Ayliffe (2003). Turkey. Rough Guides. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-84353-071-8.


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