What should we have for aperitif today? Running out of ideas? Why not try a refreshing Porto Rosé Tonic, a recipe straight from Kay Bouchard at Quinta do Tedo in the Douro Valley. Here’s what Kay says: a Porto Rosé Tonic is easy, clean and timeless. Here’s how you make it:
Mix 2 parts Porto Rosé with 1 part Gin and a squeeze of lime or lemon in a balloon or wine glass (the wide bowl helps release the Porto Rosé’s delicate aromas).
Add some berries and macerate if you’d like to extract more of their colour and flavour.
Smack a few mint leaves between your hands to release their full aromatic potential and drop them into the glass with a few large ice cubes (which melt slower and won’t dilute your cocktail flavours so fast).
Fill the glass with 3 parts tonic (or 2 parts tonic and 1 part sparkling water, if you like it less sweet) and give it a gentle stir.
Garnish with a slice of lime and voilà, enjoy!
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