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While you’re in Portugal, beer and wine aren’t the only things on the to-try list! Here are 15 must-try Portuguese drinks for your visit. Some of these are uniquely Portuguese beverages. Ginjinha– Sour Cherry Liquor Many visitors, including myself when I first arrived, are pleasantly surprised by the outstanding quality of Portuguese wines, especially those produced within denominated wine regions ( DOC wines), e.g. DOC Douro. However, this article is not about the wonderful red, white and rosé wines that are produced throughout Portugal – you’ll be able to find them without much help. Portugal is famous for its wine, however, Portuguese beer brands aren’t as well known as they should be! From mass-produced Portuguese beers to locally produced craft beer, there are loads of options. José reached into a wooden box and pulled out a handful of coriander seeds to show us, then a handful of mint leaves, some oregano and aniseed. Whilst he was happy to tell us which spices are used, the exact recipe remains a family secret and is known only to José and Daniel. Every week, he personally weighs out the required quantities that are used to produce around 4 million bottles of this lovely liquid every year. Tea may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Portugal, but Azorean tea is a delicious caffeine hit for anyone who doesn’t like coffee! There are two types of tea grown in Portugal, and both are equally tasty.

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On my very first trip to Lisbon in 2006, I discovered a sweet, herby liqueur and promptly fell in love with it. And with Lisbon, of course. Over the past few years the words cerveja artesanal (craft beer) have become increasingly popular in bars and restaurants, albeit so far mostly in cities. Many of these beers are produced by small companies and several brands pride themselves on making natural beers, free from preservatives or colourings. This most popular drink of Portugal combines the best of Arabica and Robusta beans and slow roasts them, for a creamy, almost sweet beverage that will satisfy the die-hard caffeine addicts amongst you.The demarcated Vinho Verde Wine Region, the largest in Portugal, was defined in 1908 and extends across the area known as Entre-Douro-e-Minho, i.e. between the Douro and Minho Rivers in the north of the country, which tends to be green and fertile all year round and slightly cooler than some other wine regions such as the Alentejo or Douro, although there are many microclimates within the region.

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Catarina’s addition: add a strawberry on the glass for extra vitamins and a little more visual impact. Port is usually served with dessert (or at the end of a meal, in any case) and pairs well with rich flavours, such as strong cheese, chocolate and caramel (best with tawny port). Port however can also be used to make reductions for savory dishes and don’t be surprised if you’re served a chilled tawny or ruby Port as an aperitif at a fancy social event. Ginjinha is one of my favorite alcoholic drinks, particularly when we are in Lisbon. In fact, there are entire establishments in Lisbon and Port that only sell ginjinha! Some of them will even serve ginjinha in edible chocolate cups for a truly decadent take on this Portuguese alcohol.Many traditional establishments will have a proprietary version of this popular Portuguese drink and add it to coffees or juices for a little extra ‘scent.’

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Well, quite understandably, both countries, and their inhabitants are fiercely proud of their own wine, wine regions and sangria. In fact, sangria is most often home or house made to a secret recipe. There isn’t one strict recipe that everyone follows other than the very basics: usually red wine, and fruit, and often a mixer of some sort. It’s safe to say that sangria will differ from bar to bar, let alone Portugal to Spain. What Wine is Used in Sangria in Portugal? Ginja, aka ginjinha, is a delicious sweet liqueur made with Morello cherries, sugar and aguardente. Traditionally, it’s served in shot glasses as a winter warmer or digestive and the person serving will ask if you’d like your ginja com or sem, i.e. with or without the sour cherries in the bottle. His work has been featured in several magazines, and he recently wrote the cover story for Bar Business. With his active participation in the United States Bartenders Guild, New York Chapter (USBGNY) he has spent the past four years developing and solidifying relationships in the industry, affording him the opportunity to work with many of the most respected names in the business. If you go to a traditional restaurant, especially in one of the many Portuguese villages, or attend a food festival, you will likely encounter some unique liqueurs made from all manner of ingredients, including chestnuts, river mint, mushrooms and carob. Portuguese spirits Aguardente (Portuguese brandy) If you have never heard of vinho verde, sometimes translated literally as green wine, it’s time to make room for a new acquaintance. It’s better translated as ‘young wine’ and is often slightly effervescent due to malolactic fermentation within the bottle and usually intended to be consumed within a year of bottling.

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Made from a tasty blend of maidenhair leaves, orange blossom, and lemon zest, the result is a refreshing, semi-sweet drink perfect after a hard day exploring. Aguardente is loosely translatable as “fiery water” and it’s a drink that will make you grow hair on your chest – even if you don’t want to! I’m not keen on spirits, so I rarely drink this but I have tried a few in the name of research. So, if you want to venture beyond wine, what other drinks in Portugal should you try?This article will introduce you to other Portuguese wines and drinks that are worth knowing about, and tasting when you get the opportunity. The most common form of this Portuguese drink is white wine, but you’ll also come across reds, rosés or even sparkling varieties!

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Due to the warm climate and nutrient-rich soils, Portuguese liquor is very sweet, high in alcohol, and pairs perfectly with tropical fruit juices like pineapple and mango. There are several types of aguardente in Portugal – if it has no other word associated with it, it refers to the spirit most often used to fortify wines like port or Madeira wine. Moscatel de Favaios originates from the northeast of Portugal, on the upper limits of the Douro wine region. A popular variation on this Portuguese drink is to add rum or Portugese brandy to add a little spice to the proceedings. Make sure you don’t overindulge and enjoy this delicious beverage in moderation under the warm sun! Aguardente I have yet to try this but couldn’t resist including it as the name itself might tempt you to seek it out. Licor de Merda translates, literally, as “shit liqueur”. It was created in 1974, the year of the Carnation Revolution, in the town of Cantanhede in Central Portugal. Despite the unappealing name, rest assured that the actual ingredients are a mixture of milk, sugar, fruits, spices and aguardente. Chestnut and other liqueurs Licor de alfarroba, carob liqueur

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I like the medium-sweet best but feel free to try them all and see which you prefer! Port wine Port wine tasting at Graham’s in Vila Nova da Gaia, Portugal Like France’s champagne, fortified wine is only considered port if the grapes are grown in the Douro Valley region in northern Portugal. Home to the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, Portugal has been creating unique and delicious fortified wine for over 2,000 years. In Porto, and Northern Portugal summers can get hot, but winters are cold and wet. This means that fortified wines can warm up the evening. Just because Portugal doesn’t grow coffee doesn’t mean they don’t make a fantastic brew! The only place in Portugal where coffee beans are grown are in a small sliver of an island in the Azores. Rather than referring to one specific drink, aguardiente (meaning ‘fire water’) is a collective name for any drinks in Portugal containing around 50 percent alcohol. Traditionally distilled from wine, aguardiente can also be made using sugar cane, fruits, or even coffee beans!