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Porto Tónico (White Port & Tonic)

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (34)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Cockburn's White Heights Port (chilled)
3 1/2 fl oz Thomas Henry Tonic Water (chilled)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon slice wheel.

Method

  1. POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  2. Briefly STIR.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lemon slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 3/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Porto Tónico (White Port & Tonic) contains 107 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.5 standard drinks
  • 4.49% alc./vol. (8.98° proof)
  • 6.7 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

A traditional Portuguese aperitivo that's particularly popular during the summer months.

Review

Portugal's answer to the G&T is tasty, balanced, superbly refreshing and relatively low in alcohol.

Variations/similar cocktails

Belafonte

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Gallery

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Comments & Discussion

Simon Sedgley Premium Member
On a whim, we did a side by side tasting. Starting with an Infantado dry White Port and then progressing on a 'sumptuousness' scale from a Blandy's rainwater medium dry Madeira, through a Pellegrino semi-secco Marsala to a Grosperrin Pineau des Charentes. For us, the original recipe, as specified, was the most subtly elegant. As a fruitier alternative, we also really enjoyed the Pineau version. But you be the judge.
score: 1
Egg McKenzie
Proper refresher. Love it.
score: 1
Matt Premium Member
This is a classic, especially in hot weather! A delicious and long low abv drink over ice - very refreshing. Slightly sweet, not cloying - a bit like a mildly sweet apple juice. Great to serve summertime dinner guests!
score: 2
Mike Gibb Premium Member
I know what you mean by the mildly sweet apple juice flavour, but the drink still has enough 'cocktail character'. I would drink this if I wanted something light on a hot day
[porto tonico]
score: 1