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Formosa

The Washington Post, June 11, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

This is a refreshing variation on the classic Port Tonic cocktail. The low-alcohol sparkling sake (at 7 percent, about half the alcohol level of wine), with its crisp, dry taste and earthy, champagnelike aroma, balances the sweet white port.

Jason Wilson recommends using Moon Rabbit sparkling sake for the mix.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Crushed ice
  • 2 ounces white port, such as Taylor, Dow's, Ferreira or Sandeman brand
  • 2 ounces sparkling sake, such as Moon Rabbit brand
  • Twist of orange peel, for garnish

Directions:

Fill an old-fashioned glass with crushed ice. Add the white port and sparkling sake. Squeeze the twist of orange peel over the drink (to release its natural oils), then drop it in.

Recipe Source:

From Derek Brown, general manager and sommelier at Komi in Dupont Circle.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 173
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 4mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 11g 4
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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