Saint Valentine cocktail

An elegant cocktail, David Wondrich’s Saint Valentine is a simple mix of rum and ruby port that is sure to delight. This recipe is obviously appropriate for Valentine’s Day.

On his Esquire blog, Wondrich shares a recipe for Saint Valentine in a large batch and suggests using a ‘full-flavored white rum such as 10 Cane or Flor de Caña.’ Another excellent option for rum is Banks 5 Island. It has a bright, fruity taste.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 ounces white rum
1/2 ounce Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port
1/2 ounce orange curacao or Grand Marnier
1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail

PREPARATION

Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Recipe: Fonseca Porto

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