Can you buy ginja in the US?
The world’s finest Portuguese Ginja from Óbidos, Portugal, is now in the USA! Special edition made exclusively for the US it’s like not.
What is Ginja de Obidos?
Ginjinha | Ginja de Óbidos This traditional Portuguese liquor is produced in Obidos, from alcohol and obtained from the maceration of a fruit very similar to cherry, both in the visual and in the taste, and that uses only natural products, without any artificial preservatives in its production.
How do you drink Ginja de Obidos?
Ginjinha is served in a shot form with a piece of the fruit in the bottom of the cup. It is a favourite liqueur of many Portuguese and a typical drink in Lisbon, Alcobaça, Óbidos and Algarve.
What’s ginja in English?
It’s important to note that the word ginja also refers to the fruit itself, which resembles a small red berry and is highly acidic. In English, it’s formally known as a Morello cherry.
What does ginja taste like?
It’s sweet, perhaps cloyingly so, with a hint of the tartness of the sour cherries, and it’s potent—I can feel the warmth descending my throat.
How do you drink ginja?
How to drink Ginjinha. Order your drink “com ginja” (with a cherry in the glass) or “sem ginja” for one without. To drink it like the Portuguese, sip slowly and then suck on the berry when you’re through.
Is ginja vegan?
The Portuguese word for sour cherry, Ginja takes twelve months to make. 100% natural no added color or preservatives. Vegan and gluten-Free.
What is the local drink in Portugal?
Portugal’s most famous tipple is port. Porto, naturally, can boast a wide selection, along with the Douro valley to the east of the city. Wine is also a forte in this part of the world. Vinho Verde from Minho in the north together with Vinho do Dão and Vinho da Bairrada stand out from the usual favourites.
Does ginja need to be refrigerated?
Spirits like whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc. don’t need to be refrigerated because the high alcohol content preserves their integrity. And most liqueurs also have a satisfactorily high alcohol content, as well as sugar that also helps to keep the flavors preserved.
How strong is Ginjinha?
Ginjinha has an ABV of around 18%, which is much lower than the 45-50% ABV Medronho typically has.