Cocktail
Port Light
How to make a Port Light - the fruity tiki sour of bourbon, passion fruit, lemon, honey and grenadine. Creamy shaken, exotic and wonderfully balanced.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Tiki mugGlass
1Serving(s)
The Port Light is a tropical tiki sour that combines bourbon with passion fruit, lemon and honey. A hint of grenadine rounds off the fruity composition and gives it color. Vigorously shaken, it becomes foamy and wonderfully balanced. Exotic yet refreshing.
Instructions
- Add bourbon, passion fruit syrup and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Add honey syrup and grenadine.
- Shake vigorously with crushed ice.
- Pour into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry and serve.
Garnish: Cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Shake the Port Light especially vigorously - this makes the sour nicely foamy and the passion fruit unfolds its full tropical aroma.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Port Light come from?
The Port Light is a tiki sour that became popular in the mid-20th century USA and combines bourbon with tropical aromas.
What makes the Port Light special?
The combination of bourbon and passion fruit is unusual and gives the drink a fruity, strong note.
Can I use fresh passion fruit?
Yes, fresh passion fruit pulp provides an even more intense aroma, in which case the honey portion should be increased slightly.
Ingredients
- Bourbon whiskey5 cl
- Passion fruit syrup2 cl
- Lemon juice2 cl
- Honey syrup1.5 cl
- Grenadine1 cl
- Crushed ice1 cup
