Vila do Porto

Vila do Porto is a delicate and elegantly layered aperitivo created by Simon Difford. It expertly balances a rich base of white port with the earthy smoke of mezcal and the bright, citrusy floral notes of Italicus bergamot liqueur, all beautifully grounded by a touch of bone-dry Manzanilla sherry and a few drops of saline. Stirred and served up in a chilled Nick & Nora glass, this highly complex and smooth sipper is elegantly finished with a garnish of skewered green olives.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Cockburn's White Heights Port

• 15 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Italicus liqueur

• 5 ml Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry

• 3 drops of saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or a mere pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora Glass.

• Prepare a garnish of 3 skewered green olives.

• Stir all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with skewered olives.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide