Hot Port
A warming Irish winter drink of heated port wine with cloves and lemon, traditionally served in pubs during cold months as an alternative to hot whiskey.
- 2 ozruby port
- 2 ozboiling water
- 1 wheellemon slice(studded with 4-5 cloves)
- 5 wholewhole cloves(pressed into lemon)
- 1 teaspoonhoney(or brown sugar, optional)
- 1Warm an Irish coffee glass by filling with hot water, then discard.
- 2Place a metal spoon in the glass to prevent cracking.
- 3Add port to the glass.
- 4Stud a lemon slice with 4-5 whole cloves.
- 5Add the clove-studded lemon to the glass.
- 6Pour boiling water over and add honey if desired.
- 7Stir gently and serve immediately while hot.
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Hot Port has been a fixture in Irish pubs for generations, offering a wine-based alternative to the ubiquitous hot whiskey. Served warm with cloves pressed into a lemon slice (similar to hot whiskey preparation), it provides warming comfort with a sweeter, fruitier profile. The drink is especially associated with Belfast and Dublin pubs, where it has been served for decades. Like hot whiskey, it's considered both a social drink and a mild remedy for winter ailments. Ruby port is traditional - save the tawny for sipping neat.
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