Number 1 of Portuguese liqueurs, distilled from aromatic plants and seeds
Beirão liqueur is a very popular Portuguese liqueur, made from a secret recipe of aromatic herbs and medicinal plants. It is a typical and traditional product of Portugal. It is on the 12 hectares of the Quinta do Meiral estate in the middle of the Lousa mountain, from which it takes its name, that this liqueur was born in 1929 by a local pharmacist named José Carranca Redondo. The business has always been family owned.
Beirão liqueur is made from a maceration of aromatic plants such as cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and vanilla, in a mixture of grape brandy and sugar syrup. The result is a sweet and aromatic liqueur, with hints of honey and citrus.
Tasting notes
- Colour: pretty amber color
- Nose: aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, honey and citrus fruits that intertwine to create a fragrant and pleasant bouquet
- Mouth: soft and silky with notes of caramel, vanilla and honey
Tasting tips
The Beirao liqueur is most often tasted as an after-dinner drink, neat or with ice cubes. It is also an excellent base for co*cktails, it goes well with fruit juices, sodas, or liqueurs such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Try pairing it with fresh orange juice, lime, or lemonade for a refreshing and delicious drink.
It can also be used in cooking to flavor desserts, especially cakes, creams and mousses. It will bring an original and delicate touch to your recipes.
FAQs
A famed Portugese liqueur flavoured with a secret recipe of herbs and spices from all over the world. Massively popular in Portugal it's drunk neat, in co*cktails and used in recipes for cakes and desserts.
What is Licor Beirão similar to? ›
Beirão is a Portguese liqueur that has a taste which is difficult to describe... kind of like mike and ikes. herbal but not like jagermeister. Sweet with anise but not like sambuca.
What's the most popular liquor in Portugal? ›
Licor Beirão, commonly simply known as Beirão, is a Portuguese liqueur from the Beira region of Portugal. Originating in the 19th century, it is the most consumed alcoholic spirit in Portugal.
What is the national liquor of Portugal? ›
Licor Beirão is Portugal's national drink and is considered one of the world's best liqueur to sip. Comes in a stunning and striking bottle that sets the luxurious tone of Licor Beirao. Each bottle is festooned with a yellow ribbon tied by hand.
How do you drink Beirão liqueur? ›
Licor Beirão can be enjoyed on its own as a digestif, served neat or over ice. It can also be mixed with tonic water, soda, or used as a base for co*cktails.
Is Licor Beirão good? ›
Refreshing and delicious, especially with some ice cubes! Licor Beirão is one of the most popular drinks in Portugal.
What do you drink Beirão with? ›
To that end, it has brought along a drinks list featuring six ways to drink a Beirão: in classic style, that is, on ice; in co*cktails, namely Caipirão (adapted from the Brazilian Caipirinha) or Morangão (with strawberry instead of lime); with tonic water; in sangria; or as special edition 'Beirão d'Honra', a drink that ...
What co*cktail is famous in Portugal? ›
Caipirão or Macieirinha, these are the names given to these two creations based on the Brazilian co*cktail, prepared with Portuguese vintage drinks. You can drink these co*cktails everywhere in Lisbon, before or after your meal.
Where is Beirão made? ›
Made in the Beira region of Portugal and flavoured with herbs and seeds, this is Portugal's best-selling liqueur where it is known simply as Beirão.
What is Beirão d Honra in English? ›
Beirão d´Honra ('by honour' in English) is a symbolic tribute that intends to honour the memory of the patriarch of this family and the "father" of Licor Beirão.
Served in a shot glass, but don't down it like a shot.
What is the fruit in Portugal alcohol? ›
Ginjinha 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.
What type of alcohol is in liqueur? ›
A liqueur is a distilled spirit that is crafted from a liquor base like rum, whiskey, gin, brandy or cognac, vodka, or tequila which has then been sweetened and transformed with added flavors. This means that every liqueur is a liquor while only a portion of liquors are liqueurs.
What kind of liquor does Kahlua have? ›
Kahlúa (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈlu. a]) is a brand of coffee liqueur owned by the Pernod Ricard company and produced in Veracruz, Mexico. The drink contains rum, sugar, and arabica coffee.
What kind of liqueur is Kahlua? ›
Born in Mexico, in 1936, Kahlúa comes steeped in history, with a rich and colorful heritage. Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite co*cktails.
Is liqueur a spirit or wine? ›
According to Lynette Marrero, co-founder of women's bartending competition SpeedRack, liqueurs are simply distilled spirits that are sweetened and flavored. “They often have fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices, even coffee or chocolate added to them,” she explains.
