White Port and Tonic Recipe
Written by Relax with our straightforward White Port and Tonic recipe! You’ll just need port wine and tonic to make this refreshing fall drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 151
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Port
- 6 oz Tonic Water - to top up
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel and mint sprig - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Bar spoon or long stirrer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Port: Pour 2 oz White Port over the ice.
- Add Tonic: Fill the glass with 6 oz Tonic Water.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a lemon wheel and/or mint sprig into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- White Port: If you don't have a white port, use a vermouth or a dry rosé wine instead. It won't be the same, but it will give you a similar refreshing and slightly sweet cocktail.
- Tonic Water: If you're not a fan of tonic water's bitter taste, you can substitute it with soda water or ginger ale for a sweeter twist.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- White Port Substitute: Use non-alcoholic white grape juice as an alternative to white port; it will provide a similar sweetness and body to the cocktail.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Check Your Ingredients: Most white port and tonic waters are already vegan. However, it's always a good idea to check the labels or do a quick online search to make sure no animal products are used in their production.
- Proceed As Usual: After confirming your vegan-friendly ingredients, follow the original steps and enjoy your vegan Port and Tonic.