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Moonfleet by John Meade Falkner
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Two theories are discussed on this link that would fit. Either a reference to Armenian Brandy or the Turkish drink Raki that looks milky when taken with water.
https://uk.local.dorset.narkive.com/...novel-question
Ah, thanks! I was curious what it might taste like. Since it's used a lot in the book but doesn't seem like it was common at all I wonder if it was a drink or like a drink the author liked.
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