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]
| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Turkey |
| Colour | Red |
| Flavour | Sweet |
| Ingredients | Water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, red food colour[1][2] |
It is also now shared with visitors and friends.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lohusa Sherbet". Binnur's Turkish Cookbook. 8 March 2010. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Lohusa Şerbeti: a Special Baby Sherbet". A Seasonal Cook in Turkey. 15 June 2011.
- ^ Basan, Ghillie (1997-04-15). Classic Turkish Cooking. Macmillan. p. 211. ISBN 978-0-312-15617-6.
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