Local beach drink is making a comeback in Turkey

Gazoz is an old-school, hyper-local style soda that’s been ubiquitous in Turkish beach towns since the drink was invented more than a century ago. Every town has a signature brand, often with some kind of local flavor like pine, lavender or sweet almond. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren reports from southern Turkey on why this beloved drink is having a moment.

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