Unleash your inner mixologist with this unique port wine cocktail recipe book, including over 50 cocktails and stories from the Douro
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The Port•ologist – Crafting Port Wine Cocktails for a New Generation
A beautifully designed cocktail book unlocking the rich world of port wine, with over 50 original recipes, stunning photography, and insider stories straight from Portugal and the rest of the world.
Port wine isn’t just your grandfather’s after-dinner drink anymore. From rooftop bars in Lisbon to secret speakeasies in NYC, bartenders are rediscovering the bold, complex beauty of port. But where’s the guide for modern enthusiasts?
The Port•ologist is that guide.
We’ve created the world’s first cocktail book fully dedicated to port wine including all main categories such as Ruby, Tawny, White, and even Pink Port. With stunning visuals, playful recipes, and the soul of Portugal on every page.
- 50+ original cocktail recipes using all styles of port
- 5 unique flavor chapters, including Classic Cocktails, Fruity & Refreshing, Spiced & Warm, Dessert Cocktails, and much more..
- Gorgeous full-page photography for every drink
- Tips from port wine experts and mixologists
- Behind-the-scenes stories from Porto, Gaia & the Douro Valley
- Beginner-friendly guides to port styles, glassware, storage, and technique
- Easy to recognize icons in every recipes to understand what tools and techniques are needed to craft the cocktail
To give you a taste of what’s inside the book, we’re sharing a selection of unique port wine cocktails created by mixologists from around the world.
- Port Star Martini: White Port meets Champagne and Passion Fruit
- Primavera Verde: White Port with fresh basil, green tea & citrus
- Trails of the Pines: A deep tawny cocktail for golden hour moments
- Brisa da Serra: Summer in a glass with white port, mint & elderflower
- Sunset Over Douro: A layered showstopper for your next dinner party
And more:
- 100% focused on Port Wine > no distractions.
- Crafted by true port lovers > this is not just mixology, it’s storytelling.
- Visual first > each cocktail is designed like a piece of art.
- Designed to inspire > whether you’re a beginner or a collector.
What People Are Saying About The Book
We’ve already received enthusiastic responses from respected figures in the wine industry. Ryan Opaz, a veteran with over 30 years of experience and author of a successful book on (Port) wines – foot trodden –, has shown strong support. From the Netherlands, Jeroen Bronkhorst is a renowned wine author and founder of one of the country’s largest wine education programs who has also given us his endorsement. And last but not least, the team at School of Port has expressed great enthusiasm for the book, awarding it a glowing 5-star rating.(#portgeek)
