Type | Soft drink |
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Country of origin | Turkey |
Colour | Red |
Flavour | Sweet |
Ingredients | Water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, red food colour [1] [2] |
Lohusa şerbeti 'post-partum drink' or lohusa sherbet is a beverage in Turkey made with water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and red food colour. [1] [2] It is served hot or cold, and is usually given to women after childbirth, often with the blessing sütün bol olsun 'may your milk be plentiful'. [3]
It is also now shared with visitors and friends. [2]