GUAYCURA DAMIANA LIQUEUR
750 ML BOTTLE • LA PAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO
LA PAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
"The legendary artisanal digestive and aphrodisiac liqueur from Baja California Sur. Macerated with the ancestral wild herb Turnera diffusa, Damiana Liqueur (presented in its iconic bottle with the silhouette of a woman inspired by the Guaycura goddess) displays a predominantly sweet herbal profile, citrus notes, nuances of wild honey, and a warm, spicy finish."
Ancestral Herbalism and Guaycura Legend
The Guaycura Damiana Liqueur 750 ml is one of the most iconic traditional beverages of Mexico, crafted in La Paz, Baja California Sur. Artisanal maceration of damiana leaves and flowers (Turnera diffusa) in neutral spirits and pure sugars. Sweet, unctuous, and balsamic profile. Its silhouette bottle pays homage to the native Guaycura woman. Available at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Details
Distillery / Producer: Licor de Damiana Guaycura.
Region of Origin: La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Botanical Base: Maceration of wild Damiana plant (Turnera diffusa) and citrus essential oils.
Sweetness Classification: Sweet.
Production: Maceration in neutral cane alcohol, resting, and high-purity filtration.
Alcohol Content: 16.0% - 30.0% ABV.
Net Content: 750 ml.
SKU / MPN: MX-DAMIANA-GUAYCURA-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright golden yellow with amber highlights.
Nose: Fresh wild herbs, field mint, chamomile, orange peel, and orange blossom honey.
Palate: Silky and liqueur-like, enveloping sweetness, refreshing citrus acidity, warm and persistent finish.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairing
Gourmet Pairing: Flan, tres leches cake, churros with cajeta, apple tart, dark chocolate, and creamy goat cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Romantic Dinner: A digestive with amatory properties.
- Carnita Asada: Chilled shot as a digestive.
- Family Meal: After-dinner conversation with coffee and dessert.
- Summer: Damiana Margarita on the rocks.
- Special Celebration: Weddings and patron saint festivals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin of this liqueur?
It is crafted in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Is Guaycura Damiana Liqueur dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a digestive liqueur with a strictly sweet profile, unctuous and balanced by wild herbs.
Why is the bottle shaped like a woman?
It pays tribute to the indigenous Guaycura people and the pre-Columbian goddess of fertility and love.
How is it recommended to drink Damiana Liqueur?
Alone as a digestive, chilled on the rocks, or combined with tequila in the classic "Damiana Margarita".
What are the best pairing options?
Flan, churros, crepes, dark chocolates, nut ice cream, goat cheeses, and coffee.