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Licor de Sabugueiro artesanal de Zimbro Licores Serrano, bebidas destiladas tradicional de Beira Alta, Portugal
Zimbro Licores Serrano

ElderFlower Liquor

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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.

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Handmade byZimbro Licores Serrano
Dimensions

Diameter > 10 cm
Height
> 21 cm

Care

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).

Shipping and returns
Shipping time: Approximately > 2 weeks

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Elderflower liqueur

ElderFlower Liquor

Picked 800 metres above sea level, before it lingers on the palate.

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The story

Tiny and fragile, elderflowers become scarce because they are *picked at 800 metres* above sea level. Licores Serrano, from Covilhã, infuses them into a liqueur using *traditional methods* and ancestral know how. The result is a *floral, sweet* flavour that stays in the mouth.

Story of the piece

ElderFlower Liquor

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.

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In numbers

The piece in facts.

Altitude800m

Flowers picked 800 metres above sea level.

Height21cm

A bottle over 21 cm tall.

After opening12months

Best enjoyed within 6 to 12 months.

See the piece

See every detail.

The bottle
The label
The back label
Overview

The bottle

A golden liqueur in a conical bottle.

  1. 1
    StopperCork closure on the neck.
  2. 2
    Illustrated labelDrawn elderflowers.
  3. 3
    MedalsDistinctions applied to the glass.
Detail

The label

Up close, the floral illustration and the medals.

  1. 1
    IllustrationThe elderflower in drawing.
  2. 2
    MedalsRound seals on the glass.
  3. 3
    LiqueurThe golden colour of the liqueur.
Back

The back label

On the back, the producer's information.

  1. 1
    StopperClosure on the neck.
  2. 2
    Back labelInformation printed on the glass.
  3. 3
    LiqueurGolden and translucent.
About the piece

Dimensions and care.

Dimensions

Diameter > 10 cm
Height
> 21 cm

Care

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).

Shipping time

Approximately > 2 weeks

ABOUT THE ELDERFLOWER
The technique

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.
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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.

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The journey

Zimbro Licores Serrano

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 warrior hero Viriato had tasted during a battle more than 2,000 years ago. He needed to find the plants and the fruits but, above all, the spirit of the forest.

Creation of Signature Spirits

From juniper he created an aguardente called zimbro. He then went on to collect and study arbutus, wild cherry and heather honey, among others, building 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 catalogue of spirits 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 the COVID-19 lockdowns, to produce alcohol sanitizer for a local hospital.
TIMELESS
Time is relentless. Fortunately, nature has its own cycles. We had thought of waiting until spring to see the mountain slopes covered in the fluffy whiteness of elderflower, but the floral and sweet taste of the liqueur that lingered in our mouths was a promise of that wait. It is at this intersection between human time and nature's time that ZImbro, Licores Serrano builds its essence. An ancestral patience that translates into flavours that do not rush, but allow themselves to be infused with the calm of the mountains. To drink this liqueur is to participate in a cycle much older and wiser than our daily rush.
Questions

Everything you need to know.

What is this piece?

Elderflower liqueur made with blossoms picked at 800 metres and infused by traditional methods by Licores Serrano in Covilhã, Beira Baixa, Portugal.

Which region is it from?

It comes from Beira Baixa, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.

Who makes this piece?

It is made by Zimbro Licores Serrano, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.

What technique is used?

This piece is made using the Destilados e Fermentados technique.

Are all pieces identical?

As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.

How do returns work?

You have 14 days for a free return.

Is payment secure?

Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.

Take home this mountain liqueur and taste elderflower slowly.

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ElderFlower Liquor

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