PONCHA

Poncha is a traditional alcoholic drink of Madeira. Previously this drink consisted of brandy cane sugar, lemon peel and sugar. Currently there is a wide range of flavours (including mandarin and passion fruit) that delight everyone who tastes it. The best known is the regional Poncha, which is made with lemon juice, orange, honey and brandy and it can be purchased by the glass, bottle or litre. The usual places to drink it are the bars of the Old Town of Funchal and the Seven Seas Bar, located in Cristiano Ronaldo Square.

NIKITA

It is considered an ideal regional drink to have on hot days. It has Passion Fruit Brisa (an equally regional carbonated drink) and vanilla ice cream accompanied by some pineapple, which is placed in the cup bottom. You can choose the version with alcohol, in which beer or white wine is placed. Like Poncha the usual places to drink it are the bars of the Old Town of Funchal, and the Seven Seas Bar, located in Cristiano Ronaldo Square.

PÉ DE CABRA

This alcoholic drink mixes: chocolate powder, lemon peel, dry wood wine, dark beer and sugar. The most famous place to try it is the Bar Pé de Cabra (Goat Foot Bar), located in Lombada-Funchal.

CANE LIQUOR

This one is produced from sugarcane. Currently, all production of sugarcane is directed to the production of honey and sugar cane spirit. With different and unique flavours, it is recognized by specialized tasters as essential quality product. It can be bought in traditional places like Mercadora (in Rua do Hospital Velho) or in Pharmácia do Bento (in the historical Rua dos Tanoeiros).