Casa Redondo
Founded in 1940, J. Carranca Redondo, Lda. is the force behind Licor Beirão, a cherished liqueur rooted in a captivating history that predates its official inception. It all began in a Lousã pharmacy over a century ago, long before it donned the name Beirão.
The narrative unfolds thus: In the late 19th century, a traveling Port Wine salesman, enchanted by the pharmacist's daughter in Lousã, embarked on a romantic journey that culminated in marriage. Within their pharmacy, amid medicinal potions, "natural liqueurs" derived from age-old secret formulas were offered.
However, a law soon forbade attributing medicinal properties to liqueurs. Seizing this opportunity, the enterprising suitor ventured into independent production, employing the same artisanal techniques within a modest factory.
Although J. Carranca Redondo Lda. officially took shape in 1940, the legacy of Licor Beirão had already been established. Today, whether in a restaurant or at a bar in Portugal, you'll commonly find patrons savoring Licor Beirão. It has rightfully earned the esteemed title of "The Liqueur of Portugal" due to its enduring heritage and more.
The alchemy of Licor Beirão unfolds at Quinta do Meiral in Lousã, Coimbra district, Portugal. Encompassing over 12 hectares, some of the aromatic plants and seeds used in its formulation are cultivated on-site, ensuring stringent quality control. Additional ingredients are sourced from far-flung corners of the globe, including India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Turkey, and beyond.
It's the founder's son and grandchildren who skillfully craft the distinctive flavor and aroma of Licor Beirão, preserving a closely guarded family recipe. This secret elixir encompasses 13 carefully selected plants, seeds, and spices, lending the liqueur its unparalleled character.
This libation materialized during a century when the most audacious dreams were beginning to materialize, thanks to technological advancements.
Every year, millions of bottles are imbued with a human touch, from harvesting the ingredients to blending the secret mixture and the scrupulous bottling process. The enchanting tale of Licor Beirão originates in a realm brimming with magic, steeped in sentimentality, and veiled in secretive recipes that continue to captivate generation after generation.
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Late afternoons with riverside tours. Terraces filled with friends. Mild temperatures and an orange horizon with touches of red, warm, provided by the sun that is hiding in our young Lisbon.
In Portugal, we know that this scenario is only complete with a glass, ice, and the sunset colour of an aperitif created with 24 botanicals that combine in a unique blend. This is the well-guarded secret that brings us the light, the colour, and the essence of southern Europe in one drink.
A secret called Per Se.
Producer: Casa Redondo
Style: Spirit (Aperitivo/Apéritif)
Ingredients: Water, alcohol, sugar, distillate, and infusion of 24 spices and aromatic plants.
Tasting Notes: A bright warm orange that, when light gets through, reminds the iconic sunsets of the south of Portugal. Aroma with hints of cardamom, orange, Jamaican pepper, and Portuguese hop gives this aperitif a balanced, refreshing twist that makes us rewind to the best summer days. The flavour is complex in its ingredients, but uncomplicated in the glass. Light, sweet, citric from the orange peels, and a small bitterness on the palate due to the hops. All its 24 botanicals contribute to a rich ensemble of flavours. With a smooth and citric finish that lingers on the mouth and nose.
Serving Suggestions:
Perfect Serve: Add 10cl of Per Se on the rocks with a zest of orange for a citric touch.
Per Se & Tonic: In a wine glass, pour 10cl of Per Se over some ice, then add 10cl of ice-cold tonic water. Finish with an orange zest for a delicate and refreshing citrus touch.
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The Quinta do Meiral, located in the central region of Portugal, is Licor Beirão’s headquarters and the residence of the Redondo’s family, who have owned the brand for over 70 years.
Located on the slopes of Lousã’s mountain, in its twelve acres are planted some of the herbs used in the production of this liqueur. It’s here, at Meiral, that José Redondo daily produces the secret recipe, inherited by his father and learned with his mother, to make the liqueur that, after bottling, is sent all over the world.
Licor Beirão was born as a result of this family’s passion and is now in its third generation. It’s produced daily and is the number one selling spirit drink in Portugal.
13 Aromatic plants, seeds, and spices were manually selected. Double distillation in copper stills. The aroma is delicate but absorbent, with fennel. Yellow-amber color. On the nose, rosemary and orange notes, and a variety of spices, where cinnamon and cardamom stand out.
Producer: J. Carranca Redondo
Style: Spirit (Specialty Liqueur)
Ingredients: 13 Aromatic plants, seeds, and spices manually selected. Double distillation in copper stills.
Tasting Notes: Yellow Amber color. Aroma is delicate but absorbent, with fennel. Rosemary and orange notes, and a variety of spices, where cinnamon and cardamom stand out.
Serving Suggestions:
Perfect Serve: Just add a few ice cubes into an old-fashioned glass and pour Licor Beirão. For a touch of citrus, try adding a few drops of lemon.
Caipirão: Cut half of a lime into quarters, and put it in a glass to muddle. Add crushed ice and pour 6cl of Licor Beirão over ice.
Morangão: Put multiple strawberries in a blender, add ice, and lemon juice. Blend it well. Pour into a glass, complete with ice and 6cl of Licor Beirão.
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Traditional Algarve drink, obtained from an old recipe for bitter almond liqueur. Can be enjoyed as an appetizer, digestive, or cocktail. The production of Amarguinha starts with the strict selection of the ingredients and ends in a maturation period done in oak casks, providing it an incomparable stability and richness of bouquets.
Producer: Casa Redondo
Style: Spirit (Almond Liqueur)
Tasting Notes: Characteristic of bitter almonds on the nose. Freshness that remains in a very persistent finish, where the almond suggestions are balanced with the sweet notes.
Serving Suggestions:
Perfect Serve: Put one or two ice cubes in a glass. Add Amarguinha Original and a peel (or a few drops) of lemon.
Amarguinha Sour: Amarguinha Original 5cl, Lemon juice 3cl, Egg white 2cl, Angostura 3 Drops, Ice Cubes As needed. Put plenty of ice in a glass to chill it. Add ice and all the ingredients to a shaker. Shake with style. Remove the ice from the glass, strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass, and flavor with Angostura.
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