ElderFlower Liquor

Vendor: Zimbro Licores Serrano

Rarity scale

SCARCE

Regular price 22,20 €

The floral and sweet taste of Elderflower Liqueur lingered in our mouths. It is no wonder that these flowers have been attributed with healing powers since medieval times; there is a sense of purity. Or, at least, purification.

Wishlist

Production Time

Approximately > 2 weeks

Payment secure

ElderFlower Liquor

22,20 €

History Dimensions Conservation

Harvested 800 meters above sea level before lingering in your palate

We looked at the clock. It’s not that we were in a hurry.

In fact, we had planned to wait until spring, because we really wanted to see the mountain slopes covered by the fluffy whiteness of the elderflower. But it was almost eight in the evening on a late October day, and we had to fill the missing five or six months.

Meanwhile, the floral and sweet flavour of the Elderflower Liqueur (Licor Flor de Sabugueiro) lingered in our mouth. No wonder these flowers have been attributed healing powers since medieval times; there is a sense of purity. Or, at least, purification. Tiny and fragile, these flowers can be found across the country, but what makes them scarce is the fact that they are harvested 800 meters above sea level and infused into a liqueur using traditional methods and ancestral wisdom known only to its producers, Licores Serrano from Covilhã (Beira Baixa, Portugal).

The clock is merciless. Fortunately, nature has its own cycles.

Diameter > 10 cm
Height > 21 cm

Storage
Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Temperature
Maintain a stable, moderate temperature.
Avoid extreme fluctuations to preserve the liqueur's aroma and flavour.

After Opening
Ensure the bottle is tightly sealed after each use.
For best quality and flavour, consume within a reasonable time (6–12 months).

Meet the Producer

A LEGEND RECREATED ON THE MOUNTAIN SLOPES

Inspired by the story of the warrior Viriato, Artur Aleixo is dedicated to capturing the authentic spirit of Serra da Estrela in liqueurs that support the local economy and promote rural revitalization.

discover the story

Inspiration and Historical Quest

In the late 1980s, Artur Aleixo chased an ancient legend up the slopes of Serra da Estrela: he wanted to recreate the secret mountain nectar that the hero warrior Viriato had tasted during a battle more than 2,000 years ago. He needed to find the plants, the fruits, but most of all, the forest’s spirit.

Creation of Signature Spirits

From juniper he created an aguardente called zimbro. Then he went on to collect and study the arbutus, the wild cherry, the heather honey, among others, forming a diverse catalogue of traditional spirits.

Distillation and Design

Today, Artur’s distillation process combines vintage copper pot stills with modern precision techniques. He sketches the bottle labels himself, valuing design as much as the first sip. His spirits catalogue has earned international recognition.

Community and Values

What matters most to Artur is supporting the local economy and leading rural revival through authentic taste and tradition. He paused operations only once, in 2020, during COVID-19 lockdowns, to produce alcohol sanitizer for a local hospital.

ABOUT THE ELDERFLOWER

Tiny and fragile, these flowers can be found throughout the country, but what makes them scarce is the fact that they are harvested 800 metres above sea level.

DISCOVER OUR OTHER PRODUCTS

ElderFlower Liquor

Payment secure

ElderFlower Liquor

Harvested 800 meters above sea level before lingering in your palate

Customer Service

Secure payment

A LEGEND RECREATED ON THE MOUNTAIN SLOPES

Inspiration and Historical Quest

Creation of Signature Spirits

Distillation and Design

Community and Values

Your latest findings