Port is a fortified wine, hailing from the northern Douro region of Portugal, typically served with dessert or cheese. There are three main types, tawny, ruby and white as well as other lesser-known port styles. People have this outdated image that port is for old “fuddy duddy” types, but I say au contraire. I’m not an old woman and have always enjoyed port. Growing up, my parents served it with cheese for special holiday lunches and I observed my mother using up the remainders and mixing it with club soda and adding a wedge of lemon. She was intolerant of waste and mimicking the port and tonic aka “porto tonico” ubiquitously drank in Portugal. Over there, there are various styles of port and white port is the popular choice for “porto tonico” but you can use others.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add port, vodka, mix well then top with lemonade.
Garnish with lemon or lime and serve immediately.
Must be 18 years and older to drink. Please drink responsibly.