We believe many friends who have immigrated to Portugal have tasted Portuguese cherry liqueur. The liqueur is jewel-toned red, clear and transparent, with a rich cherry aroma. It has a sweet, mellow, and refreshing taste, leaving a lingering and fragrant aftertaste.
Cherries are rich in nutrients, containing higher levels of protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, and vitamin C compared to apples and pears, with an especially high iron content. Like grapes, cherries can be used to make wine. The smooth effect of cherry liqueur might lead one to mistake it for a wine-based drink, but it is actually made using spirits. It falls into the category of liqueurs. The general brewing method involves soaking a local specialty known as "sour cherry" in spirits, then adding a large amount of sugar and a moderate amount of cinnamon. The final product is deep purple and as thick and sweet as syrup.
Friends who have immigrated to Portugal know that cherry liqueur is very popular in the country. You will often find "cherry liqueur bars" on the streets of Lisbon. These are small shops where a single proprietor manages the counter, with shelves behind them displaying various wines produced in Portugal, available for sale at any time. When a customer orders a glass of cherry liqueur, the proprietor places a small plastic cup on the counter, takes out a large bottle containing soaked cherries, and fills the cup. Although the bars are not deep, they often have narrow waist-high counters along the sides where patrons can stand and enjoy their drink. Specialty liquor stores or gourmet food shops also display these large bottles of cherries and offer retail sales by the small cup.
Cherry liqueur is very suitable for women to drink and has beauty and skincare benefits. In addition, cherry liqueur also has medicinal and health benefits such as reducing inflammation and pain, dispelling wind and dampness, and detoxifying. Therefore, moderate consumption of cherry liqueur in daily life is very beneficial to health. Chinese friends in Portugal, for the sake of your health, why not enjoy a glass of cherry liqueur occasionally?