🍷 Portonic
A Portuguese cocktail: white Port with tonic, ice and lemon.
Portonic is a light Portuguese cocktail. It is made from white port and tonic water, with ice and a slice of lemon, sometimes a sprig of mint. It is a summer aperitif that is especially popular in the city of Porto.
The base is white port. This is a fortified wine made from white grapes in the Douro Valley. Grape spirit is added during fermentation, so it is stronger than ordinary wine. In the cocktail it is diluted with tonic, which makes the drink softer and fresher.
Portonic belongs to the wine cocktails: wine is mixed with a fizzy drink and ice. In spirit it is close to a spritzer, but it has its own taste: slightly bitter from the tonic and a little nutty from the port. It is served in a large glass with plenty of ice.
It shows how Portuguese wine ends up not only in the bottle but also in modern drinks. Like any alcohol, it should be enjoyed in moderation.
How it connects to Wine
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- Part of
- 🍷 White Port
- Where it is made
- 🗺️ Portuguese wine
- Similar and different
- 🍷 White Port, 🍷 Wine cocktails
Frequently asked questions
What is a portonic?
It is a cocktail of white port and tonic water with ice and lemon. People drink it as a light aperitif, especially in summer.
What is a portonic made of?
White port, tonic water, ice and a slice of lemon. Mint is sometimes added.
Where does the portonic come from?
From Portugal, from the city of Porto and the Douro Valley where port is made.
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