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Ginjinha

Lisbon, Portugal

Sour-cherry liqueur served in a tiny glass, sometimes with a cherry in the bottom.

Why locals eat it

Sold from hole-in-the-wall bars in central Lisbon, a long-standing local ritual.

Local tip

Say "com elas" if you want the cherry included.

Typically made with

sour cherries, aguardente, sugar. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.

Where to try it

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