Feni

This strong Indian spirit is made with second or third distillation of the cashew fruit. Although there are two types of feni—one distilled from cashew fruit and one from fermented toddy of the coconut palm—cashew variety is praised for its quality and has also been awarded Geographical Indication, which specifies that it can only be produced in Goa.

Cashew feni is a potent, fruity spirit that has a distinctive, subtly sweet aroma with hints of citrus and tropical fruit. Although it is traditionally enjoyed as a shot, to get used to its acquired taste it is best to incorporate it into lemon-based long drinks.