Ginjinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒĩˈʒiɲɐ]), or simply ginja, is a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherry, Prunus cerasus austera, the Morello cherry) in alcohol (aguardente) and adding sugar together with other ingredients, with cloves and/or cinnamon sticks being the most common.

Sep 2, 2024 · Find out everything there is to know about this local drink! Ginjinha often shortened to Ginja, is a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherries) in alcohol – usually a local brandy (aguardente) or a wine spirit.

Where to drink ginja in Lisbon? Discover the incredible history of the famous cherry liqueur & we give you the best ginja addresses in Lisbon.

Aug 6, 2024 · Ginjinha is a sour cherry liqueur which is made from steeping ginja berries (the Prunus cerasus austera, which is more commonly known as the sour cherry or the Morello cherry in English) in alcohol. Then, post-infusion, spices such as …

Jul 23, 2024 · Ginjinha is a Portuguese liqueur made from aguardente (brandy or fortified wine) that’s been infused with sour cherries, sugar, and cinnamon. It’s dark red, super sweet, and surprisingly strong, with an ABV of around 18–24%.

Ginja is a sweet cherry liqueur that originated in Lisbon, and the small "A Ginjinha" bar is the traditional home of the drink. The tiny A Ginjinha bar, has standing room only and provides you the opportunity to sample this wonderfully strong and sweet alcoholic drink.

May 19, 2021 · Ginja is a sour cherry that varies between red and black in colour, and is generally used for culinary purposes, cakes, jams, chocolate fillings and, of course, liqueurs. Ginjinha liqueur is the result from the combination of this fruit with sugar, aguardente and spices, generally cinnamon. It is served in small glasses with or without ginjas.

Ginjinha (Ginja) is a traditional sour cherry liqueur that is mostly associated with Óbidos and Alcobaça, but the drink is enjoyed throughout the country, and it is also especially popular in Lisbon and Algarve.

Jun 8, 2022 · Ginjinha is made by infusing the sour cherries in alcohol (aguardiente, loosely translated as firewater, a very strong spirit) and adding sugar as well as other ingredients. This produces a rich ruby-red drink that can be enjoyed as both an aperitif and digestif.

Jun 18, 2021 · Delicately flavoured cherry liqueur with notes of cinnamon, cloves & nutmegs is a speciality of Portugal. When served in chocolate cups makes for a delicious after dinner treat.