Tonic and Port

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Luke
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Tonic and Port

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I've read several different articles that refer to mixing white port with tonic for a refreshing drink. What I have not been able to find is what are the ratios of white port to tonic? Similar to gin and tonic? 50/50?

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Yes, Luke. 50%/50% works best and also include a mint leaf which is really a nice touch and adds good flavor too.

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Luke,

Great to have you finally join us on the forum and I do hope to read more posts from you. You ask a good question as summer is upon us (well some of us depending on where you live) and Port and tonic is a very refreshing drink. Here is a link to an article I wrote for the site. I'm sure others will chime in with how they like to mix it, but it will get you started.
http://www.fortheloveofport.com/guest-c ... tonic.html


p.s. i moved this to the Port Basics forum, it really belongs here and will get more views. Again, thanks for coming out of the shadows to join us 8--)
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The official mix ratio seems to be 1/3 white port 2/3 tonic, but I like it better around 50/50. :P
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Ronald Wortel wrote:The official mix ratio seems to be 1/3 white port 2/3 tonic, but I like it better around 50/50. :P
My preference is 0% White Port, 60% Tonic and 40% Gin :twisted: :lol:
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luke,
Did you get to try it? I'd realy like to hear how it went if you did.
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