Port and Starboard
The Port and Starboard is a medium shot, sweet and herbal on the palate. Layered and served in a shot glass.
- 3 min
- Shot glass
- Layered
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 98 out of 100
- Fruity
- 59 out of 100
- Herbal
- 83 out of 100
- Boozy
- 40 out of 100
How to make a Port and Starboard
To make a Port and Starboard, layer carefully into a shot glass: ½ oz grenadine and ½ oz Green Creme de Menthe.
You'll need
- Grenadine½ oz
- Green Creme de Menthe½ oz
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Pour the ingredients into a shot glass one at a time, heaviest first (usually the sweetest, lowest-proof liquid) and lightest last.
- 2
Pour slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the drink, so each layer floats on the one below.
- 3
Serve straight away, before the layers mix.
Why pour slowly? Heavier liquids sink, so pouring gently over a spoon lets each layer float on the one below.
Port and Starboard questions
What does a Port and Starboard taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and herbal. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Port and Starboard?
About 12% ABV after pouring, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
What glass do you serve a Port and Starboard in?
A shot glass.