We love port wine in all its forms, but there’s a serious lack of good cocktail recipes that include it – much less for drinks you could sip on a hot summer’s day. Master mixologist Jim Meehan does his part to rectify this omission with the Black Cup, a juicy, refreshing long drink. It’s named after Noval Black, a young port that Meehan uses in his recipe – but it’s equally delicious with an older port, or a tawny port.
You can use lemon-lime soda or sparkling water to top, depending on your preference. In fact, you could even use a citrus, cucumber, or berry-flavored sparkling water for a nice twist, instead.
