The Drinks of Istanbul: The Juices, Oh My, the Juices
by Victoria Challancin
Surely one clear indicator of a civilized place is the refreshment it offers its people, its tourists, its tired, its hungry, its thirsty--- right on the street. Forget about fancy restaurants, forget about bars, forget about outdoor cafes--I love it when I can find just what I need to refresh my site- and shopping-weary body right on the spot. And in Istanbul, there is plenty on offer.
My close friend, Joan--an expert on all things Turkish and my Istanbul mentor-- swears by a combination of half orange and half pomegranate juice squeezed right in front of you so you get the maximum vitamins. Half and half, she says. No more, no less.
Roving carts or juice stands abound in both the tourist areas and the local markets
The fruits vary from stand to stand and from season to season. I'm just sorry I missed the sour cherry season and the delectable salted sour cherry drinks available then.
Have you ever had fresh pear juice with a touch of pomegranate? Sigh...
Want to enjoy the fresh juices of Istanbul for yourself?
Join me on my next Istanbul Tour, April 16 - 23, 2011
Contact Victoria Challancin at flavorsofthesun@gmail.com for more information!
1 comment:
That sounds delicious...the U.S. would fail I'm sure - nothing but corn syruped sodas available in terms of 'street food'.
The pomegranates look particularly delicious.
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