From Taste of Home · Hayley Schueneman · · 1m
Port Cocktails Return for Cozy Winter Drinks
Port wine is back in winter cocktails for its warm, fruity appeal.
In brief
Port wine is back in winter cocktails for its warm, fruity appeal. Port wine’s rich flavor pairs well with winter spices for cozy cocktails. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Quick answers
- Why Port for Winter?
- Port’s fruit and spice notes pair well with seasonal flavors like cinnamon, ginger and chocolate.
- What is the key takeaway from Port Cocktails Return for Cozy Winter Drinks?
- Port wine’s rich flavor pairs well with winter spices for cozy cocktails.
Port Wine Basics
Port is a fortified wine from Portugal’s Douro Valley with added grape spirit to stop fermentation.
“Port is a fortified wine produced in Portugal’s Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions.”
Port’s Flavor Profile
Port offers fruit notes, sweetness and complexity, ranging from fresh berries to dried fruits and spices.
“Port brings fruit notes, sweetness and complexity to a cocktail.”
Why Port for Winter?
Port’s fruit and spice notes pair well with seasonal flavors like cinnamon, ginger and chocolate.
“There is something naturally comforting about port during the colder months.”
Easy Port Cocktail
A port spritz is simple: mix port over ice with sparkling water or tonic and a citrus twist.
“Serve port over plenty of ice, top with sparkling water or tonic, and finish with a slice or twist of fresh citrus.”
Best Port for Cocktails
Choose a fruit-driven reserve ruby port like Fonseca Bin 27 for cocktails.
“For cocktails, look for a good-quality, fruit-driven reserve ruby port with enough character to stand up alongside the other ingredients.”
Port Expert Background
David Guimaraens is Taylor Fladgate’s head winemaker, sixth generation in port business.
“David Guimaraens, head winemaker for Taylor Fladgate, born in Portugal, is the sixth generation of his family to be involved in the port business.”
Port’s Winter Trend
Port is trending for winter cocktails due to its comfort and versatility in seasonal drinks.
“Port has also always been a wine for sharing.”
What matters most
Port wine’s rich flavor pairs well with winter spices for cozy cocktails.
