How to use
Handle with zest.
Formats, techniques and which fruit goes with which drink.
Formats
Five ways into the glass.
01
Wheel
The classic. Whole, floating or pressed against the glass.
02
Half wheel
Slotted onto the rim of the glass.
03
Twist
Spiral peel for an Old Fashioned, Negroni or Martini.
04
Chips
Pieces of tropical fruit, on the foam or on the side.
05
Powder
Rim Salts for the rim of the glass.
Techniques
Where the fruit goes.
- FloatOn the iceGin & tonic, Porto Tónico. The wheel rehydrates slowly and keeps its colour.
- SideAgainst the glassSpritzes and highballs: the wheel stays on show between the glass and the ice.
- RimSlot it onA half wheel with a small cut, hooked onto the rim.
- PowderPowder rimWet the rim with lime and dip it in the Rim Salt.
- HotHot drinksTeas, mulled wine and toddies: the heat releases the fruit’s aroma.
Which fruit for which drink
The bartender’s cheat sheet.
| Orange | Spritz, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Porto Tónico, sangria |
|---|---|
| Lime | Gin & tonic, Margarita, Mojito, Moscow Mule, caipirinha |
| Lemon | Whisky Sour, Tom Collins, French 75, Martini |
| Grapefruit | Paloma, gin & tonic, vermouth & tonic |
| Pineapple | Piña Colada, Mai Tai |
| Blood orange | Premium Negronis and Spritzes |
Featured
Porto Tónico.
Porto’s house cocktail. Light, fresh and made with the best the city has to offer.
- A tall glass full of ice.
- White port.
- Top up with tonic.
- A floating Frutail orange or lemon wheel.