Nothing pleases me more than a cocktail that’s unexpected that also happens to be quite simple, and a white port and tonic fits that bill. Sweet Portuguese wine is perfectly complimented by slightly tart and bubbly tonic and instantly transports me to a sun swept terrace in Lisbon. Discover how easy and utterly delicious this White Port and Tonic Cocktail can be.
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There are few places I’ve travelled to that I fell immediately enamored with as I did Lisbon. Mosaic cobblestone sidewalks weave their way through hillside streets alongside the iconic yellow trams. Cafes serve up the freshest seafood while bakeries delight with pastel de nata egg tarts. The best way to end the day is watching the sunset with a drink in hand, and this is how I first experienced the white port and tonic.
What is White Port Wine?
All port wines come from the Duoro Valle in northern Portugal. Similar to ruby and tawny ports (which are made from red grapes) white port wine is a fortified wine where clear brandy is added white wine to stop fermentation. This fortified is then aged in either steel tanks (which results in a bright sweet finish) or aged in wood barrels which gives white port depth and complexity. White port accounts for about 10% of all port production, common white port grapes include Malvasia Fina, Viosinho and Códega do Larinho.
How to Make White Port and Tonic
Making a white port and tonic couldn’t be more simple. Take 3 oz of white port and add to a glass with ice and a slice or two of orange. Top with tonic and garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Cocktails really don’t get much easier (or more delicious) than this!
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White Port and Tonic – A Delightful Portuguese Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz white port
- 5 oz tonic
- ice
- 1 slice orange
- 1 sprig rosemary
Instructions
- Pour 3 oz of white port in a glass with ice. Add the orange slice and top with tonic. Garnish with rosemary and serve.
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Sue says
Excellent post! This is such a refreshing summer cocktail. I didn’t discover it until we arrived here in Portugal this spring. It’s an extremely popular dink and available everywhere. Why not make it at home?
Angela says
A very refreshing summer cocktail!
Jamie says
This looks so refreshing and delicious!
Raquel says
This cocktail looks so light and refreshing. Going to make these for a BBQ.
Chef Dennis says
This cocktail looks absolutely refreshing!
Addie says
What a fun recipe!
Linda says
Orange and rosemary add a good flavor combo to this tonic! Really enjoy every sip of this drink
Oscar says
Such a refreshing drink. Perfect for a hot summers day. Loved it.
Swathi says
This white port tonic looks delicious
Sunrita Dutta says
Was an instant hit! Thanks for the recipe
Lilly says
This is such a refreshing cocktail!
Brianna May says
Yum!
Kayla DiMaggio says
I honestly have to say that I have never tried port before. This was so delicious! Definitely one of my new favorite cocktails!
Amanda Dixon says
I’m obsessed with port, so I had to try this cocktail right away. It was so refreshing and perfect for a warm night.
Jessica Formicola says
I’ve never thought to turn port into a cocktail, but oh my goodness is it delicious! The flavors blend so well together!
Brittany Fiero says
I love finding different ways to use herbs and this cocktail sounds like a delicious way to use rosemary! It looks refreshing too.
Jamie says
This is my kind of drink – simple, easy, and refreshing! It’s such a treat to have this at the end of the day after dinner. Love this.
Katherine Zacharias says
Absolutely delicious
Cheers 🥂
Anonymous says
Mint is also a nice garnish