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Port - a great summer drink

21/5/2022

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​Port is often drunk on its own, so it’s good to see it being used as with mixers as a delicious summertime drink.
 
Some years ago I took a week’s cruise on the river Douro, sailing from Porto, the home of Port Wine, to the border with Spain and back. Focussing on port, we visited a number of vineyards owned by the port companies, including Quinta da Roeda, owned by Croft, whose history dates back to 1588. 
​We were introduced to what was then the relativey new Pink Port. It was designed to bring port to a younger, more trendy market and this new pre-mixed pink port and tonic makes a perfect summer drink. It’s light but packed full of flavour and makes a delicious summer picnic drink or aperitif. Stockists include The Champagne Company, The Drinks Emporium and Amazon. ​More at Croft Pink & Tonic
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​If you want something a little drier then try a similar pre-mixed drink from Taylor’s, one of the oldest of port producers. It’s a lovely mixture of crisp dry white port and tonic. Drink chilled, straight from the can, or for something a little different, pour it over ice and add a slice of lemon and sprig of mint. Stockists include Amazon, Harvey Nichols, EH Booth, Ocado and The Secret Bottle Shop. More at Taylor’s Chip Dry and Tonic
 
Two great ways to enjoy summer.

For more information on these and other great drinks, go to www.mentzendorff.co.uk
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