Sangaree (Gin)

A Gin Sangaree is strong, however, and a punch-like soda drink that doesn't back down, unlike wine Sangrias. There is wine, however, in the Tbsp. of port spooned on top. You can see the porto passing around the ice cubes after it was added. This drink is slightly sweet and winey, but it is also pretty strong.

½ tsp. powdered sugar (confectioners')
1 tsp. water
2 oz gin
2 ice cubes
sparkling (carbonated) water
1 Tbsp. ruby port (such as Sandeman)

Garnish:
nutmeg, freshly ground

Combine water and sugar at the bottom of a chilled highball or Collins glass and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Add gin and ice and stir. Fill with sparkling water and stir.

Float port on top, sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Makes 1 cocktail.