Traditional Turkish Raspberry Liqueur PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The product is a distilled alcoholic drink that showcases the unique flavor, color, and scent of raspberry (red mulberry), crafted by directly processing the extract—known as macerate—sourced from raspberries grown in Turkey. The production involves soaking the raspberry macerate in agricultural-origin ethyl alcohol for a period of three months without the addition of any artificial flavors or essences. Once this process is complete, the resulting Raspberry Infusion is carefully filtered and blended with simple syrup, rectified agricultural-origin ethyl alcohol, and demineralized water. The alcohol by volume is adjusted to around 25%, after which the mixture is allowed to rest and undergo filtration for a minimum of 30 days. The end product is a refined spirit that authentically preserves the natural essence of raspberries in its taste, appearance, and aroma. Chemical Characteristics of the Product: This traditional Turkish Raspberry Liqueur gets its natural acidity directly from the fruit, reaching approximately 3000 grams per hectoliter in terms of acetic acid. The formulation of ingredients used in crafting 100 liters of this beverage is detailed below: Raspberry Infusion: Created by macerating raspberry fruit extract without the addition of artificial flavors or essences, this infusion is produced by filtering and processing the macerate into a pure base material. Around 144 kilograms of raspberry are utilized per 100 liters of 100% alcohol, resulting in an infusion alcohol ratio of 50%. Agricultural-Origin Rectified Ethyl Alcohol: This is ethyl alcohol that has been purified through a rectification process, which separates unwanted elements—such as aldehydes, esters, methyl alcohol, and higher alcohols—by utilizing their different boiling points in distillation columns. The proportion of rectified ethyl alcohol in the final liqueur blend is 17%. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE PRODUCT: The most distinctive quality of this beverage lies in its use of pure raspberry infusion made directly from the fruit, completely free from any added flavors or artificial essences. This traditional production method is unique to Turkey. SUGAR SYRUP (Approximately 6-7% by weight): Crafted by combining refined white sugar with water, which is then boiled using steam in a specialized syrup tank and cooled before use. The sugar syrup ratio in the final mixture is 16%, corresponding to roughly 15 kilograms of sugar. Demineralized Water: This is purified water produced by treating raw water through sand and resin filtration followed by reverse osmosis. The proportion of demineralized water in the liqueur is 17%. Physical Attributes of the Product: Thanks to its natural production process, the liqueur retains the flavor, fragrance, and color of real raspberries. As a result, it typically presents a clear, deep red appearance and showcases the authentic raspberry aroma and taste. This traditional Turkish Raspberry Liqueur is manufactured in accordance with the Turkish Food Codex Distilled Alcoholic Beverages Regulation and other relevant national legislation. For international markets, the product is defined and crafted according to global trade standards, with adjustments made in response to regulatory updates or changes in official specifications.