description Licor Beirão Overview
Licor Beirão is a Portuguese herbal liqueur first produced in Lousã in 1929 from a blend of aromatic seeds, plants, and other botanicals. The sweet, amber-colored spirit is one of Portugal's best-selling domestic liqueurs and is commonly consumed as a digestif or used in cocktails. It has been marketed under the slogan "O Licor de Portugal."
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What is Licor Beirão made from?
It is a sweet Portuguese herbal liqueur made from a secret blend of 13 spices, plants, and aromatic seeds mixed with alcohol of agricultural origin. Production is tied to Quinta do Meiral in Lousã, where the brand describes its botanical recipe and production process.
Why is Licor Beirão linked to 1929?
The name Licor Beirão was adopted in 1929 in connection with the 2nd Beirão Congress in Castelo Branco. The formula itself is older, with roots in a 19th-century pharmacy recipe.
How do people usually drink Licor Beirão?
In Portugal it is commonly served neat or over ice as a digestif after a meal, but its sweetness also makes it useful in cocktails. It is produced in Lousã and is widely associated with Portuguese drinking culture.
Is Licor Beirão a brandy or an herbal liqueur?
It is a liqueur, not a straight brandy, because its flavor comes from sweetening and botanical infusions. The product was established in Lousã under the Licor Beirão name in 1929.
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