What ingredients do I need for Port Wine Cocktail?

To make Port Wine Cocktail, you need: 1/2 tsp Brandy, 2 ½ oz Port.

How do I make Port Wine Cocktail?

Stir ingredients with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

What glass should I use for Port Wine Cocktail?

Port Wine Cocktail is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Port Wine Cocktail an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Port Wine Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Port Wine Cocktail?

Port Wine Cocktail has an alcohol content of about 15% ABV.

How many calories are in Port Wine Cocktail?

Port Wine Cocktail contains approximately 180 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Port Wine Cocktail?

For Port Wine Cocktail you can swap — Brandy: Apple Brandy (adds orchard fruit), Cognac (smoother, more refined); Port: Madeira (caramelized edge), Sherry (drier, nuttier).

Port Wine Cocktail

Name: Port Wine Cocktail
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Brandy; 2 ½ oz Port

Ruby port stirred cold with a half-teaspoon of brandy and served up. A simple, warming wine cocktail from the old school.

15% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Brandy1/2 tsp
Port2 ½ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Port Wine Cocktail close to the original.

Instead of Brandy
- Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
- Cognac— smoother, more refined
Instead of Port
- Madeira— caramelized edge
- Sherry— drier, nuttier