If you’re reading this, it’s because you’ve made it to summer, the most desirable time of the year. To celebrate, we have six cocktails to toast the season at Time Out Market Porto. Take a look at our suggestions for the hottest days.
“O Verdadeiro” from Time Out Bar
The signature cocktail of Time Out Bar Porto was named after Time Out Market Porto’s launch campaign – ‘Os Verdadeiros’ (The Real Ones) – which was voiced by the city’s rap queen Capicua. It was the first cocktail to make it onto the bar’s list. Some might doubt how real it is, going by its green colour, but after the first sip no one can doubt that this is a cocktail from Porto. It contains vinho verde, Dalva Dry White Reserve port wine, aguardente bagaceira (grape marc spirit), bergamot liqueur, orange liqueur, grape and basil cordial, ginger syrup and lemon juice. €9.50€
Sangria à moda do Porto from Time Out Bar
Created in time for São João – the city’s big annual party, held on 24 June, the eve of St John’s Day – this drink has been kept on at the Time Out Bar for the rest of the summer. It is called sangria à moda do Porto, but it does not come in a jug as sangria usually does but is rather a wine cocktail devised by the team at Time Out Bar Porto. It is made with red wine, tawny port, aguardente bagaceira (grape marc spirit), raspberry syrup, lime juice and orange, garnished with mint and smoked cinnamon. Price: €7
Aperol Spritz (kiosk)
It is not exactly new. Orange fever has been everywhere since 1919, when the Barbieri brothers created this bright-orange drink made from bitter orange, rhubarb, herbs and various roots. It began as an aperitif and became known as the perfect drink for social occasions, but quickly spread to all hours of the day. This summer, orange fever has spread to the outdoor square of Time Out Market Porto, where a temporary kiosk has been erected. Order an Aperol mixed with a good prosecco, sparkling water and a wedge of orange and pair it with one of the many dishes from the Market’s chefs and restaurants. Price: €8
Porto Tónico from Sala de Prova
White port and tonic is a drink that can be found all over the city. But sipping a porto tónico while seated at the top of the iron and glass tower designed by local star architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, enjoying views of the iconic Torre dos Clérigos church tower and the rest of Porto, is an experience that is definitely on the must-do city checklist. Take the lift up to the Tasting Room and check it out. €11 11€
