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I’ve crafted numerous port co*cktails and adore their fusion of deep, fruity port wine with the vibrant zest of spirits and mixers. These drinks are perfect for those eager to try something bold and elegant. Port’s versatility shines, allowing for countless innovative mixes. If you’re looking to shake up your drink routine, these port co*cktail recipes are a treasure trove of inspiration.
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Port Wine Manhattan
A manhattan is one of the most classic whiskey co*cktails and is a worldwide favorite. Combining port wine with whiskey and bitters makes for a complex port co*cktail sure to impress your guests. This port co*cktail recipe uses port wine, whiskey, and bitters. If you want to kick it up a notch, you can add port cherries for a rich and sweet finishing touch. Overall, this co*cktail is fruity and a bit sweet, with a depth of flavor from therye whiskey.
White Port and Tonic
If port is not your go-to co*cktail ingredient, this port and tonic might change your mind. Combining port wine with tonic water creates a refreshing and flavorful port co*cktail that is perfect for hot summer nights. This port co*cktail recipe uses port wine,tonic water, lemon juice, and a splash of soda water. To refresh the port co*cktail, garnish it with mint leaves or cucumber slices.
Port Authority
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Everyone likes a good pun, especially one that involves alcohol. This port co*cktail, also known as the port authority, is made with a combination of port wine and cinnamon syrup. Though this port co*cktail recipe calls for port wine, you can substitute port withdark rumor cognac. To make this port co*cktail, combine port wine, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice in a co*cktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to combine the ingredients, then pour into a glass and enjoy!
Second Circle
This port co*cktail, also known as the second circle, is sophisticated and delicious, showcasing port wine’s rich flavors. Combining port wine withmaple syrupand bitters creates a port co*cktail that is sweet, rich, and complex. If you have trouble finding port syrup, you can easily make it yourself from port wine.
Port Old-Fashioned
Old Fashioned is a classic co*cktail that is beloved by whiskey drinkers everywhere. This old-fashioned port combines port winewith bourbon whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters to create a potent co*cktail on the dry/sour side. The fruitiness of the port is the perfect compliment to the whiskey.
Porto Cosmo
The Porto cosmo is your go-to if you are looking for a port co*cktail similar to theclassic Cosmopolitan. Made with port wine, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice, this port co*cktail is light and fruity. This co*cktail is the perfect after-dinner drink and an excellent dessert substitute.
Port Lemonade
Lemonade is, without a doubt, one of the most refreshing drinks ever created. Combining port wine with lemonade creates a port co*cktail that is sweet and tart, making it theperfect summer drink. All you need to make this port co*cktail is port wine, lemonade, and ice. This co*cktail is easy to make and is ideal for entertaining guests.
Recap
If you are thinking about entertaining and want to break out a co*cktail that will impress, try out the Recap. This delightful co*cktail is made withmint simple syrup, port wine, club soda, amaro, and lemon juice. This port co*cktail is light, refreshing, and complex. It also has a nice minty finish from the simple syrup.
Lavender Lemonade Port co*cktail
This port co*cktail, also known as lavender lemonade, is perfect for a hot summer day. Combining port wine with port wine and lemonade, you make a delightful co*cktail that issweet and herbaceous. All you need to make this port co*cktail is wine, syrup, and lemonade. You can garnish the port co*cktail with fresh lavender to make it a bit more special. This co*cktail is perfect for making in large batches for a party.
Porto Negroni
If you love Negronisbut are interested in trying something new, add some port to it to make a Porto Negroni. This port co*cktail combines port wine, Campari, and orange zest for a port co*cktail that is complex and delicious.
Port in a Storm
Port in a Storm is a complex yet refreshing co*cktail that combines whiskey, ruby port, anda dash of cognacto form an incredibly strong drink that is perfect for an after-dinner conversation. It is the ideal port co*cktail to enjoy on a quiet evening at home.
Port Collins
Looking for a port co*cktail that is light and refreshing yet still packed with flavor? Look no further than the port Collins. This twist on aTom Collinscombines port wine with tonic water, lime juice, and mint leaves for a port co*cktail that is perfect for those hot summer days.
Princeton co*cktail
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The Princeton co*cktail is more complex and boozy than many other port co*cktails. This port co*cktail combines port wine with port syrup,port brandy, gin, and orange bitters for a port co*cktail that is powerful and delicious.
Brandy & Port
Combining port winewith port brandy, this port co*cktail is smooth and decadent. It also has a slightly sweet flavor that makes it perfect for enjoying at the end of an evening with friends.
Port New York Sour
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Fruity and sour is a combination made in heaven. You can have it in a co*cktail when you mix up a Port New York Sour. This port co*cktail perfectly mixes bourbon, tawny port,simple syrup, and lemon juice for a deliciously sour port co*cktail. It is perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon or entertaining guests.
Port Tonico
If you love port co*cktails and enjoy tonic water, try port tonico. This port co*cktailcombines port winewith tonic water and a splash of port brandy for a port co*cktail that is light and refreshing. It is perfect for enjoying a picnic with friends on a bright spring afternoon.
Port Wine Sangria
Port wine sangria is the perfect port co*cktail for your next backyard barbecue. This port co*cktail combines port wine, sweet red wine, citrus juice, orange slices, and more for a port co*cktail that is delicious and easy to make. It’s the perfect takeon classic sangria!
Hi Ho co*cktail
This port co*cktail combines port wine with port brandy, port syrup, and port vermouth for a port co*cktail that is complex and interesting. It is perfect for enjoying acold evening in front of a fire.
Ombre co*cktail
The ombre co*cktail is one of the more complex port co*cktails on this list. You will need awhite port for this drink, fresh orange, lemon juice, and simple syrup. What makes this co*cktail so delicious is the berry mix, a combination of red fruits pulp and Campari. A homemade berry mix will take this co*cktail to another level and is well worth the effort.
Black Cup
The Black Cup is a port co*cktail that combines port wine and port syrup with thyme, black tea, and port brandy. This port co*cktail is sophisticated for an evening of drinks and conversation with friends.
20 Port co*cktail Recipes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
4.8 from 4 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: port co*cktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
Discover the bold, elegant flavors of port co*cktails with our expert roundup. Perfect for adventurous drinkers. Explore now!
Ingredients
- Port Wine Manhattan
- White Port and Tonic
- Port Authority
- Second Circle
- Port Old-Fashioned
- Porto Cosmo
- Port Lemonade
- Recap
- Lavender Lemonade Port co*cktail
- Porto Negroni
- Port in a Storm
- Port Collins
- Princeton co*cktail
- Brandy & Port
- Port New York Sour
- Porto Tonico
- Port Wine Sangria
- Hi Ho co*cktail
- Ombre co*cktail
- Black Cup
Instructions
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Prep a port co*cktail in less than 5 minutes
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Written by Paul Kushner
Founder and CEO of MyBartender. Graduated from Penn State University. He always had a deep interest in the restaurant and bar industry. His restaurant experience began in 1997 at the age of 14 as a bus boy. By the time he turned 17 he was serving tables, and by 19 he was bartending/bar managing 6-7 nights a week.
In 2012, after a decade and a half of learning all facets of the industry, Paul opened his first restaurant/bar. In 2015, a second location followed, the latter being featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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