A couple of years ago I tried a spirit sold as an aperitif in Portugal. It had quite a herby, seed-like, medicinal flavour, and the label on the bottle said something along the lines of its being a traditional Portuguese drink. I think it was a light gold colour. I've been trying to track it down but I can't remember what it's called; does anyone know what it might be? (Please note this is not medronho, of which I have a couple of bottles at home).
2007-03-08 07:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by Huh? 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Ginjinha
2007-03-09 08:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by mymagicshowuk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From http://www.atlantawineschool.com/winereviews/archive/mar3006.php
Portuguese white wines are coming along, with the most popular now being the wines of Vinho Verde, the country's largest wine-growing region in the north, just this side of the Minho River, which is the border between Spain and Portugal. To the north lies Galicia (see above). Portuguese white Porto typically including Malvasia is becoming increasingly available in Atlanta, and served either chilled or on ice with tonic water and a squeeze of lime is the preferred Portuguese aperitif.
2007-03-09 17:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by azarus_again 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree.... they probably didnt add the piece of fruit at the bottom
Ginjinha or simply Ginja, is a liqueur made by fermenting ginja berry (similar to cherry) in brandy. Ginjinha is served in a shot form with a piece of the fermented fruit on the bottom of the cup. It is a favourite liqueur of many Portuguese and a typical drink in Lisbon and Ãbidos.
2007-03-15 12:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Negrita Linda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋