Amazing Port Cocktails

I may have a slight obsession with port, which does go back before my visit to the wonderful region, but was certainly reaffirmed during my time there. It’s amazing to sip after a great meal, or any time really, but obviously it also makes a great modifier in cocktails. Here are some cocktails I mixed up for my very special IG Live happy hour.

White Port and Tonic

Recipe:

• 2 ounces Fonseca Porto Siroco
• top with tonic water

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a highball glass with ice
2. Stir then garnish with grapefruit peel

Croft Pink Honey Gimlet

Recipe:

• 1 ounce Croft Pink
• 1 ounce gin
• ¾ ounce lime juice
• ¾ ounce honey syrup

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice
2. Shake to chill and combine ingredients
3. Double strain into a coupe glass
4. Garnish with lime peel

Betsy Ross (Credit: Difford’s Guide)

Recipe:

• 1.5 ounces Fonseca Porto Bin 27
• 1.5 ounces Cognac
• ½ ounce orange liqueur
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
2. Stir to chill and combine ingredients
3. Double strain into glass
4. Garnish with orange peel

Port Boulevardier

Recipe:

• 1 ounce Croft Reserve Tawny Porto
• 1 ounce bourbon
• 1 ounce Campari

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
2. Stir to chill and combine ingredients
3. Double strain into a glass
4. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and grapefruit peel