Feni

A strong, fruity spirit with notes of citrus and tropical fruit, cashew feni has a distinctive scent that is delicately sweet. Although it is typically consumed as a shot, it is advisable to mix it into long drinks with lemon to get used to its acquired taste.

The second or third distillation of the cashew fruit is used to create this potent Indian spirit. Although there are two varieties of feni - one made from fermented coconut palm toddy and the other from cashew fruit - the cashew variety is regarded for its high quality and has been given Geographical Indication, which limits its production to Goa.

Feni can be consumed plain, over ice, or combined with juices to make traditional cocktails. A lime slice can be added, and sugar or sugar syrup, which are common additives, can also be given with it. Feni is used in cooking in a variety of ways, including as the base for the well-known Vindaloo curry and as a marinade for pork with garlic, ginger, Indian spices, and vinegar.

Origin: India