Cocktail · Portugal
Ginjinha
Serve Lisbon-style Portuguese Ginjinha as a measured 1.5 oz (45 ml) pour with an optional brandied sour cherry.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Shot glass
- Base
- sour cherry liqueur
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) Portuguese ginjinha cherry liqueur
Garnish
Brandied sour cherry, optional
How to make it
- 1Chill a shot glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Measure into the chilled shot glass.
- 3Let the pour rest for one minute before serving.
- 4Finish with brandied sour cherry, optional and serve immediately.
The story behind Ginjinha
Ginjinha is Lisbon’s beloved sour-cherry liqueur, traditionally served from tiny bars in a small glass, sometimes with fruit. The quick, convivial pour remains part of everyday Portuguese city life.