Hardaliye
It is a popular soft drink with its distinctive pleasant taste and smell, produced by lactic acid fermentation from red grapes or red grape juice with the addition of crushed mustard seeds and benzoic acid. In Kırklareli, traditional hardaliye is produced from grapes that reach sufficient maturity in October and November, when the harvest begins. Black mustard seeds give the product its name as well as its aroma. Cherry leaves can also be added between the grapes. It is fermented at room temperature for 7-10 days. This period can be extended up to 20 days. The raw material of Hardaliye is grape and grape juice rich in flavonoids and phytochemicals. Therefore, it has a very high nutritional value. We recommend you to taste this unique and special drink during your visit to Kırklareli.
