Fortified Wines
Ruby Port
- Fortified Wine
- 20.5% ABV
- 2 drinks
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want rich, sweet, fortified character — ideal with dessert.
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- ✗You prefer dry, light or low-sugar drinks.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Ruby Port?
Ruby Port is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.
What does Ruby Port taste like?
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
Ruby Port profile
Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 48
- Sugar
- 3g
- Carbs
- 4.2g
Per 100ml — 160 kcal · 10g sugar · 14g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Ruby Port — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Ruby Port?
- There are 2 cocktail recipes featuring Ruby Port in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Ruby Port?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Ruby Port include S & V, Snowday. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Ruby Port?
- Ruby Port has an ABV of approximately 20.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Ruby Port with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Ruby Port sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Ruby Port, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.