Port Mist
Description
Port Mist is an elegant cocktail featuring Portuguese ruby port served over crushed ice. The mist technique allows you to enjoy the rich fruit flavors and sweetness of port wine at extremely cold temperatures. The beautiful condensation forming on the glass exterior creates a fog-like appearance, giving a visually cool impression. Perfect for hot summer days or as a dessert wine.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom・United States （1960年代）
Mist-style cocktails began with whiskey mist in the 1960s. Port Mist is said to have been created by American bartenders as a new way to enjoy port wine. By serving traditional port wine in a modern style, it became accessible to younger generations.
Birth Date Meaning
A kind-hearted person who values human connections
From Port wine's historical symbolism of friendship and the delicate, beautiful mist-like appearance, it represents someone who cherishes relationships and shows gentle consideration
Famous Quotes
- "The first duty of Port is to be red" - Ernest Cockburn (Cockburn's)
Trivia
- Port wine was developed as an alternative to French wine during the Anglo-French wars of the late 17th century
- The famous saying 'The first duty of Port is to be red' was left by Ernest Cockburn of Cockburn's
- Mist style derives from whiskey mist technique, named after the fog-like condensation on the glass exterior
- Port wine is called 'Portugal's jewel' and is one of the world's three great fortified wines
- When making crushed ice, using a hammer or muddler creates more uniform pieces than an ice pick
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Ruby Port (Cockburn's Fine Ruby recommended) - 60 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量 pieces
Instructions:
- Place ice in a plastic bag and wrap with a towel
- Crush ice finely with a hammer or muddler to make crushed ice
- Fill rocks glass generously with crushed ice
- Pour ruby port slowly over the ice
- Stir gently to chill
- Express lemon or orange peel for aroma
- Chill until condensation forms on the glass exterior