There are liqueurs that are clearly for summer. It is born in the Algarve, in the south of Portugal, where summers are long, dry and hot, and for over a century it has been the usual companion to afternoons and desserts in the region.
The most classic way to drink it in summer needs no introduction: very cold, with two ice cubes and a few drops and a slice of fresh lemon. This is how it has always been served in Algarve bars and restaurants, this is how it is still done today, and this is how it works best when it's hot. Simple, direct, cold.
But there are more ways to enjoy Amarguinha in summer. Here are the best ideas.
Amarguinha with tonic, the summer combo
A tall glass full of ice, 5 cl of Amarguinha Original and dry tonic water poured slowly in a stream. A slice of lemon on the rim and there you have the most refreshing combo.
The key in summer is not to skimp on ice. A half-full glass heats up in minutes. Full to the top it lasts twice as long and the combo stays just as good until the last sip. Always use a dry tonic with low sugar so that the natural bitterness of Amarguinha is the star.
Three perfect moments for Amarguinha Sour
On the terrace in the late afternoon. The Amarguinha Sour RTD in a can, chilled directly from the fridge. No preparation, no searching for ingredients. Just open and enjoy.
As an aperitif before eating. The acidity of the lemon and the bitterness of the almond naturally open the appetite. It's an aperitif with much more character than most.
By the pool or at the beach. The Sour RTD cans are the ideal format to take with you. They fit in any portable cooler and require no preparation. Just cold.
In the Algarve, summer tastes of very cold bitter almond. You don't need to cross the border to understand it.
Two more ideas for summer
Miniatures for the beach. The 5 cl Amarguinha miniatures are the perfect format to take with you. They fit in any bag, there's no risk of them breaking, and they contain exactly the right amount for a mixed drink or to drink neat with ice and lemon. For an outdoor get-together, a pack of miniatures is the easiest treat to prepare and the one that gets the most talked about.
The digestive after eating. After a good summer meal, very cold Amarguinha with ice and lemon is the most classic and most Portuguese way to finish the meal. It requires no preparation, no extra ingredients. Just cold and lemon. Sometimes the simplest is what works best, especially when it's hot and no one wants to complicate things.
Prepare your summer with Amarguinha
Amarguinha is available in our online store in all formats: Original bottle, miniatures to go, and ready-to-drink Sour RTD cans. Choose yours and start summer.
