Porto Tonic
Portugal's refreshing summer aperitif combining chilled white port with tonic water over ice, a lighter alternative to traditional port service.
- 1Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour white port over the ice.
- 3Top with tonic water.
- 4Gently stir once to combine.
- 5Garnish with an orange slice or fresh mint sprig.
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The Porto Tonic emerged in the Douro Valley in the early 2000s as port houses sought to introduce younger drinkers to their wines. Taylor's Port is often credited with popularizing the serve. Using white port (sometimes rosé) rather than red transforms a traditionally contemplative drink into a refreshing aperitivo perfect for warm weather on Lisbon terraces or Porto's riverside.
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