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A chilled Portuguese port tonic with ruby port, tonic water, ice, orange peel, rosemary, and condensation in a wine glass.

Classic Portuguese Port Tonic

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A refreshing Portuguese aperitif of ruby port, tonic water, ice, orange, and rosemary.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Port Tonic
  • 2 oz ruby port chilled
  • 4 oz tonic water chilled
  • 1 cup ice large cubes
  • 1 large orange peel wide strip
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish

Equipment

  • Wine glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus peeler

Method
 

Build the drink:
  1. Fill a chilled wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the ruby port and top slowly with chilled tonic water.
  3. Give the drink one gentle stir to combine without flattening the bubbles.
Garnish and serve:
  1. Express the orange peel over the glass, rub it around the rim, and drop it in.
  2. Add the rosemary sprig and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 10mgSugar: 11g

Notes

  • Use white port for a lighter, more citrus-forward drink.
  • Large ice cubes melt more slowly and keep the drink balanced.
  • A dry tonic works well when the port is particularly fruity.