In this article, you will learn how to make the perfect Port and lemonade cocktail.

Port and lemonade is a refreshing, easy-to-make cocktail perfect for warm days or casual gatherings.

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What is Port and Lemonade?

Port and lemonade is a simple but tasty cocktail made with Port wine, lemonade, and vodka.

The sweetness of the Port is balanced out by the vodka. The lemonade (lemon soda) adds a nice citrus fizz to the overall flavor.

Port and Lemonade Ingredients

There are only three ingredients needed to make this simple drink:

Port is a sweet, fortified wine from the Duoro region in Portugal.

You can use either Ruby or Tawny Port for this recipe – both will work well.

Ruby Port is ruby in color with berry, chocolate and cinnamon notes.

Tawny Port is tawny to brown in color with dried fruit, walnut, chocolate, coffee and caramel notes.

In this cocktail, it provides rich, fruity flavors and sweetness.

See our article on How Port wine is made to learn more about Port wine.

For American readers, lemonade in this context means lemon soda.

Lemonade adds a bright, citrus flavor and, of course, a nice fizz to this cocktail.

The vodka is important in this recipe to create balance. Without the vodka this cocktail would be overly sweet.

Vodka is neutral in both color and flavor, allowing the Port and lemonade flavors dominate.

A lemon slice is used as a garnish to enhance the drink’s visual appeal, but it also adds an extra hint of citrus acidity.

Port and lemonade cocktails are really easy to make.

Add the ingredients to a glass filled with ice.

Stir well to combine.

Garnish with a lemon slice and enjoy!

Port and lemonade is great for casual summer gatherings, BBQs, or any warm-weather occasion.

It’s also a fun option for evening drinks or brunch cocktails.

Here are a few more of my favorite Port wine cocktails to try:

Port, vodka and lemonade mixed together for a delicious cocktail.

Servings 1

Read with confidence: I am a certified wine expert (WSET L3).