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Licor Beirão

amber herb-and-seed liqueur drunk chilled or in cocktails

Portugal Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Made in Lousã since the 1920s from a 19th-century apothecary elixir of seeds and herbs; its slogan calls it the liqueur of Portugal.

Frequently asked questions

What is Licor Beirão?

Licor Beirão is a wine & spirit from Portugal: amber herb-and-seed liqueur drunk chilled or in cocktails. Made in Lousã since the 1920s from a 19th-century apothecary elixir of seeds and herbs; its slogan calls it the liqueur of Portugal.

Made with

herbsspicessugar

Cooked

distilled

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