Portuguese · drink
Ginjinha
Ginjinha reads sweetness 7.9, fruity 5.8 and floral 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Portuguese drink, about 8 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.9 · Fruity 5.8 · Floral 5.1 · Warm Spice 4.7 · Sourness 2.1 · Earthy 1.1 · Richness 0.7 · Umami 0.7 · Nutty 0.6 · Bitterness 0.5
What's in it (5)
- 2 lbs sour (morello) cherries
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups aguardente (Portuguese grape spirit)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
Time & effort: about 8 hr (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 215.4 kcal, 7 g protein, 6.1 g fat, 41.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Fill a large jar with washed cherries and pour over enough aguardente to cover completely.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, and cloves, seal tightly, and leave in a cool dark place for at least 3 months, shaking every few days to dissolve the sugar.
- Strain through a fine cloth and bottle.
- Serve in small shot glasses with or without a cherry.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Mango Lassi — Indian
- Sbiten (Сбитень) — Russian
- Kompot (Fruit Drink) — Polish
- Bananas Foster — Cajun/Creole
- Pryanik (Пряник) — Russian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.