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Ginjinha: The Essential Guide to Portuguese Cherry Liqueur

Ginjinha Portugal

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. A sweetener is then added, and sometimes even some spices like cinnamon or clove, it’s then left to infuse for several months or longer. What results is …

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Wine in the Algarve – The Complete Guide to Algarve Wines

Algarve Wines

Every year, the southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve receives thousands of tourists and seasonal residents from all over the globe. Famous for its Atlantic beaches and one of the best climates in Europe, the South is considered one of the biggest and most important tourist regions in Portugal. While tourism accounts for the largest …

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Vinho Espumante – Portuguese Sparkling Wines

Vinho Espumante

Vinho Espumante is a type of sparkling wine produced in Portugal, not too dissimilar to the much more well-known French Champagne, Italian Prosecco, and Spanish Cava. Similarly to those, it’s an amazingly versatile wine that is just perfect for late summer evenings, celebrations, and even cocktails, mimosas anyone? The interesting thing, its almost unheard of …

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What is the National Dish of Portugal?

Portuguese Francesinha Sandwich

It’s a question that’s often raised. Does Portugal have a national dish and what is it? Well if you look around the web, in old cooking books, or even on Facebook you’ll find multiple answers. There really doesn’t seem to be a clear answer. Harder still, in modern times, Portugal hasn’t promoted one singular dish …

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