This is a fun cocktail before or after dinner.  Buy fresh ripe strawberries to bring the flavor out in the drink. This is not a time to buy the least expensive port. Purchase a quality port to enhance the drink. 

 

Yield 1 cocktail

 

1 fresh strawberry

2 oz. port

½ oz. fresh lemon juice

Club soda or sparkling water

Ice 

Chocolate covered strawberry for garnish 

 

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberry. Add the port and lemon juice, ice, and shake. Strain into an ice filled glass and top with a splash of soda. Garnish with a chocolate covered strawberry. 

 

Cheers, and enjoy!