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Port And Starboard

Port And Starboard is an alcoholic cocktail built on Green Creme De Menthe. It leans sweet, herbal and mint. Built and served in a Pousse Cafe Glass. Expect about 11.3% ABV and roughly 86 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic11.3% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

86 kcalCalories
11.3%ABV
14.4gSugar
15.9gCarbs
0.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easylayered drink

Why: 2 ingredients, layered drink, uses syrup

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour carefully into a pousse-cafe glass, so that creme de menthe floats on grenadine.Pour
  2. Serve without mixing.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Pousse Cafe Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetHerbalMint

Supporting notes

Aromatic

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • DessertSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Grenadine1 tblsp

Fresh GrenadineGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.
Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Green Creme De Menthe1/2 oz

White Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes
White crème de menthe can replace green crème de menthe when the green color is not needed.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Port And Starboard?
The Port And Starboard is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Pousse Cafe Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 11.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 86 calories.
What does a Port And Starboard taste like?
Port And Starboard has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Herbal, Mint, Aromatic. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Port And Starboard?
The Port And Starboard has an ABV of approximately 11.3%. That's approximately 0.19 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 86 kcal, 14.4g sugar, 15.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Port And Starboard typically served?
Port And Starboard is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Port And Starboard?
If you enjoy Port And Starboard, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Port And Starboard at home?
Yes. The Port And Starboard uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Pousse Cafe Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Port And Starboard with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.