Rebujito
A refreshing Andalusian mix of sherry, lemon-lime soda, and mint.
Base spirit
Sherry
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
The Rebujito is the staple drink of the the Ferias (fairs) in Southern Spain, offering a lighter, more refreshing alternative to Sangria. It mixes salty, dry Manzanilla sherry with sweet lemon-lime soda (like 7-Up or Sprite) and plenty of fresh mint. The result is a crushable, effervescent highball that cuts through the heat of an Andalusian summer. It is low in alcohol but high in hydration and flavor.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz Manzanilla sherry
- • 4 oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7Up)
- • Fresh mint sprig
Did you know?
“While relatively modern compared to sherry itself, it has completely supplanted other mixed drinks at the Seville April Fair due to its refreshing nature.”
Source:Andalusian culture archives; PunchDrink
Bartender's Note
Do not muddle the mint; just slap it to release oils, keeping the drink crisp and clean.
How to make the Rebujito
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add sherry and soda
- 3Stir gently
- 4Slap a sprig of mint to release aromatics and add to the glass
- 5Garnish with a lemon wheel
