Summer Flavors, Shared in Celebration, from Portugal Day to Pride Night

Summer at Aguardente means bold plates, cold drinks, and good reasons to gather. This June, we’re grilling for Portugal Day and raising a glass for Pride — with fresh cocktails like the Pepino Sucio, a floral gin martini, and weekly margarita flights. However you show up, there’s always a seat at the table.

The Taste of Summer, From Rio to Lisbon

Welcome to Sabor do Verão — the Flavors of Summer

From Portugal to Brazil, our summer cocktails blend native spirits, sun-ripened fruit, and bold botanical flavor.

  • Portuguese Nãogroni

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    Snow Dog Gin, Ruby Port, Ginja, Rosemary Simple, Sweet Vermouth

  • Beso de Mariposa

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    Green Tea Infused Gin, Hibiscus, Elderflower, Fresh Lime, Egg White

  • Pepino Sucio

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    Cucumber Rosemary Margarita, Choice of Spirit: Aguardente, Mezcal, Tequila

  • Un Pajaro En La Mano

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    Aguardente, Elderflower, Pineapple, Fresh Lime, OJ Simple

  • Nossa Caipirinha

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    Our Blackberry Hibiscus Caipirinha is bold and floral, hand-muddled with fresh lime and Brazilian cachaça.

Incredible food with extra leg room

Enjoy delicious shareables, cocktails and new wines on the patio – now open for the season

Prosciutto & Salpicao Board

Served with corn bread, roasted red peppers, Buttery and Curado Queijaria De S. Romao cheeses, Fig jam, Fava Frita beans.

Pairs with Terras do Demo Rose or Dona Ermelinda, Reserva

Seafood Paella

A Portuguese take on paella with little necks, shrimp,

mussels, squid & chouriço — and paprika of course.

Pairs with: Agnvs Tempranillo or Tres Picos

Empanadas de Chorizo, Pollo, Vegetables

Fried flour tortillas w/ choice Chorizo and queso, Chicken or Vegetables with red and green peppers, onions, garlic, paprika, and drizzled with chipotle aioli

Recommended Pairing: Curvos Vinho Verde or our Famosa Beer

Flights you’re bound to like

Skip the trip, and sip some authentic Mexican & Portugal Margaritas & Espresso Martinis

Tajín-rimmed margarita flights, brimmed to set the scene

Margarita Flight

Our refreshing Margarita Flight featuring spring inspired flavors with some spice (as pictured)

  1. Guava Cinnamon 

  2. Prickly Pear

  3. Raspberry Pineapple

Feel renewed with these spring-inspired flavors

Espresso Martini Flight

Try three distinct espresso infused martinis, that celebrate the flavors of spring

  • Coconut almond

  • Cherry rosemary

  • Chocolate raspberry

Enjoy

Brunch

At Aguardente!

Weekends from Noon to 4PM

  • Fatias Douradas

    Portuguese “French” Toast served with chocolate sauce and strawberries.

  • Caldo Verde

    Green soup made with potatoes, chouriço sausage and kale.

  • Tacos de chorizo con huevo

    Cebolla morada, aceite de olivo, servido sobre tortilla de maíz acompañado de queso fresco.

  • Alcachofas al Ajillo

    Roasted artichokes, grape tomatoes, minced garlic, red chili pepper, tossed in olive oil.

  • Sautéed Razor Clams

    Spanish style, chopped garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, sautéed in olive oil.

  • Chilaquiles

    Puedes agregar huevo o pollo, tortilla chips con salsa de tomate verde, lleva crema acida, queso fresco, cebolla morada, y cilantro.

  • Prego ou Bifana no Pão

    Choose pork or beef pounded thin, marinated and pan seared, served in a Portuguese roll, pairs well with our classic Super Bock beer from Portuga
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    Add Sao Jorge cheese and top with egg for extra.

Full Brunch Menu

Stay awhile, enjoy the breeze

Great food, drinks and lively conversation are even better when you enjoy the space you’re in.

At Aguardente, our dining experiences are curated into several different spaces to match the vibes of the occasion - and enjoy some sun with Patio dining!

  • Bar

  • Indoor Table

  • Indoor Nook

  • Patio Table

  • Patio Nook

  • Bathroom

    We don't recommend dining here, but it's the perfect award winning spot to freshen up & take a selfie (maybe not at the same time).

We’ve got some exciting events lined up for 2025!

Follow us for updates at @aguardente.ri

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Where food, spirits, & art tell the stories of home

A place to celebrate our collective upbringings in Portugal, Guatemala, and the Azores through incredible food, meticulously sourced spirits, and Magda’s moving art.

A culture well-remembered and creatively expressed can transform you.

Check us out at @aguardente.ri