White Port and Tonic

Recipe from La Taqueria

Adapted by Robert Simonson

White Port and Tonic
Peter DaSilva for The New York Times
Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
4(64)
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White port with tonic is a common drink throughout Portugal. The light-bodied and fruity wine pairs well with the bitterness of tonic, creating a happy, easygoing drink. A 1-to-2 ratio works best here; you don’t want to use too much tonic or the gentle flavors of the port will be overwhelmed. Choice of tonic is a matter of preference. Canada Dry makes for a livelier mix, but the lighter Q Tonic leads to a more elegant drink. La Taberna in Napa, Calif., tops the drink with a lime wedge, but I find a lemon a more harmonious companion. —Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • 1½ounces white port
  • 3ounces tonic water
  • Wedge of lime or lemon
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

99 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a tumbler with ice. Add white port and top with tonic. Stir briefly. Depending on your taste, squeeze a wedge of either lime or lemon over the drink and drop into the glass.

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Christian Eidsmoe

When we tried this at a few places in Lisbon and Porto they always added mint leaves, lemon and ice cubes, it was my main drink while we were there, so refreshing. Best one was in Lisboa at Pharmacia, with a great view and excellent place to just chill out. I have pics!

drwylie

Orange and rosemary is terrific-- orange and mint also delicious. Next to try: lemon and mint.

Rick Jones

Just did the tour at Calem. They serve a knockout porto tonico at their restaurant across the street. They said it's best made with rose port (not white or ruby) and a slice of lime. I strongly agree. White port is fine but pretty bland compared to the rose. I can see why a lemon or orange would be a better choice with a white port, though.

make this! but I used as a guide not a rule

I used white port, 1/2 tonic 1/2 club soda. Slice of lemon, small kernel ice. Perfect porch sipper when temperature creep towards triple digits

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Adapted from La Taberna, Napa, Calif.

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