Ginjinha
Portuguese sour-cherry liqueur with protected origin in Serra da Estrela.
Ginjinha, also called ginja, is a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing Morello cherries in aguardente with sugar, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. It is typically served as a shot with a fruit piece in the cup. The Serra da Estrela ginja, centred on Covilhã, holds protected designation of origin.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Liqueur
- Main ingredients
- Morello cherry (Prunus cerasus austera)
- Base spirit
- Aguardente
- Common additional ingredients
- Cloves, cinnamon sticks
- Protected designation
- Serra da Estrela ginja (centred on Covilhã)
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