What ingredients are in a Moranguito?

2/5 Absinthe, 2/5 Tequila, 1/5 Grenadine

What glass do you use for a Moranguito?

A Moranguito is traditionally served in a Shot glass.

How strong is a Moranguito?

A Moranguito has an estimated ABV of 32.76%.

How many calories are in a Moranguito?

A Moranguito contains approximately 89 calories per serving.

What is a Moranguito cocktail?

Moranguito is a Portuguese strawberry liqueur cocktail typically served as a shooter or digestif. It is most commonly made with strawberry-flavored liqueur or strawberry brandy, often enjoyed chilled or on ice. The name translates roughly to 'little strawberry' in Portuguese, reflecting its sweet, fruit-forward character.

How is a Moranguito typically served?

Moranguito is frequently served as a chilled shot or in a small liqueur glass, often alongside dessert or as a post-dinner digestif. In Portugal and Brazil, it may be poured over crushed ice or blended with fresh strawberries for a more refreshing variation. It can also appear as an ingredient in strawberry-based cocktails and punches.

What is the flavor profile and ABV of Moranguito?

Moranguito has a sweet, intensely fruity flavor dominated by ripe strawberry, with a gentle warmth from the underlying spirit. Commercial strawberry liqueurs used in Moranguito typically range from 15–20% ABV, making it lower in alcohol than many spirits-based cocktails. When homemade versions are prepared with stronger base spirits, the ABV can be higher.

Layered in a shot glass, Moranguito stacks absinthe, tequila, and grenadine in sequence, the components forming a striking gradient from clear green at the top to deep red below. The name translates as "little strawberry" in Portuguese, a reference to the color the grenadine contributes. Poured absinthe first, then tequila, then the syrup, the shot reaches an intense strength near 33 percent ABV. Popular in Portuguese bars, it is valued for its bold appearance and powerful, anise-forward character, the grenadine offering a thread of sweetness beneath two assertive spirits. It is a visual and alcoholic statement as much as a drink.

Moranguito

글라스 Shot glass

난이도 Easy

칼로리 ~89 kcal

ABV 32.76%

재료

Absinthe 2/5
Tequila 2/5
Grenadine 1/5

조리법

first you put rhe absinthe, then put tequila, then put the Granadine syrup.

Fruity Shot

모랑기토는 압생트, 데킬라, 딸기 리큐르, 석류 시럽을 겹겹이 쌓은 강렬한 레이어드 샷입니다. 이름은 포르투갈어로 '작은 딸기'를 의미하며, 딸기 리큐르와 그레나딘의 새빨간 색깔과 과일향을 반영합니다. 스피릿의 조합이 두드러진 펀치를 제공하는 도수 높은 파티 샷입니다.

History & Origins

Moranguito is a Portuguese bar shot of disputed origin, believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as absinthe and tequila became more widely available in European markets following the partial lifting of the absinthe ban. Its name and colour suggest a playful association with strawberries, despite containing none. No single creator or bar is definitively credited with its invention.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dominant anise and fennel from the absinthe with earthy agave from the tequila and sweet pomegranate from the grenadine. Palate: An intense collision of bitter anise, smoky agave, and sweet grenadine with a fiery alcoholic heat throughout. Finish: Long and warming with strong anise and a hint of residual sweetness.

anise agave strong sweet intense

Pro Tip

Layer the grenadine last by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon to create the distinctive red-over-clear gradient effect before serving as a shot.

Data verified 10월 2016

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