Licor Beirao - Licor Beirao - Portugal - 22%

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Sangria is a deliciously refreshing drink in the warmer summer months consisting of red port wine, chopped fruits, and fruit juice.

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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. For an equally refreshing drink, take a look at our recipe for Port and Tonic, its Portugal’s very own version of a classic gin and tonic! What are some of your favourite things to include in your homemade sangria? Let us know in the comments! Catarina’s addition: add a strawberry on the glass for extra vitamins and a little more visual impact. A British freelance food and drink writer who has a WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits and is a member of CAMRA (The UK Campaign for Real Ale).

I'm a french Norman who is passionate about wines & spirits. I turned my career into it because I really believe in it. My first link with wine was when I was young, and I used to accompany my dad to choose a bottle from our cellar for friends and family dinners. So my link to wine is to share it! Well folks, I’m on vacation in alvor Portugal at the moment and bought a bottle of beirao in local shop after shop keeper recommended it to me as they didn’t sell what I wanted..

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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 LiquorBernard Kenner is a freelance wine educator and writer. His interests are eclectic, becoming adept in wines from all over the globe, including Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Chile, Argentina, Soviet Georgia, Mexico, Canada, Croatia, Lebanon, Israel, France, Germany, as well as many of the wine growing regions within the United States. When he finds something interesting to share with the world, his occasional writings can be found on isantemagazine.com, quiniwine.com and other outlets. 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. When thinking about the sweet wines of Portugal, most people assume that port wine only comes in a dark or ruby red color. Some of the most popular versions include tawny and ruby port wines. But, white port, and even rose port, is becoming a lot more popular. Poured over plenty of ice, this delicious beverage is served in cafes and restaurants around Portugal. 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.

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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. 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. At its truest form Sangria should traditionally be made with a red wine, it’s where its name comes from after all. The Spanish sangría and Portuguese sangria both mean bloodletting, and come from the Latin word for blood sanguis. This doesn’t mean your sangria has to be blood red though. Portugal has a massive variety of high quality wines, head to any popular bar and you’ll usually see a branco (white) variety, rosé variety, and sometimes even a fizzy espumante variety. If you’re making yours at home don’t be afraid to try something new! Portuguese Sangria Recipe The scent of capiléis incredibly distinctive, and it is the perfect accompaniment to traditional Portuguese fare like frango no churrasco and Cabidela rice. Azorean Tea A lighter version of the Caipirinha, this is a perfect platform for the aromatic flavours of Licor Beirao. Did You Know?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. Licor Beirao is a Portuguese liqueur and was originally produced in the 19th century as a medicinal product for stomach aches. 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. 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. 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.