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White Port Tonic Recipe

Inspired by Fat of the Land
Time6m
Serves1

Make White Port Tonic Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the cocktail

Optional aromatics & finishing

Method

Prepare glass and garnish

1

Chill and prep

Place a highball or large wine glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare ingredients to ensure the glass is chilled.

2

If using a lemon peel, cut a 1/2-inch wide strip of peel and express the oils over the glass by holding it skin-side down and giving it a quick twist. Set peel aside for garnish.

3

If using rosemary, lightly slap the sprig between your hands to release aromatics; set aside.

Build the cocktail

4

Discard the ice water (if used) and add a generous handful of fresh ice cubes to the chilled glass until about three-quarters full.

5

Measure and pour 2 oz chilled white port over the ice.

6

Slowly top with 4 oz chilled tonic water. Pour gently down the side of the glass or over the back of a bar spoon to preserve carbonation and create a clear separation of layers.

7

If using, add 1 dash of orange bitters to the top of the drink for additional depth.

Finish and serve

8

Stir once gently with a bar spoon (one to two slow turns) to marry the port and tonic without knocking out too much fizz.

9

Garnish with the expressed lemon peel perched on the rim (or drop a lime wheel in the glass). Add the lightly slapped rosemary sprig as a garnish or briefly hover it above the glass and torch lightly (optional) to release oils.

10

Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.