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Tinto De Verano

A Spanish low-ABV cooler of red wine and lemon soda over ice.

Base spirit
Wine
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build

Tinto de Verano (“red wine of summer”) mixes red wine with lemon soda or gaseosa over ice. It is lighter and less bitter than a Kalimotxo (wine and cola) and built for heat. Served tall, it is a classic European low-ABV hosting drink.

Tinto de Verano in a highball over ice, ruby wine cooler, orange slice.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 3 oz red wine
  • • 3 oz lemon soda

Did you know?

“Tinto de Verano is a Spanish summer staple—often more common at casual terraces than sangria.”

Source:Spanish everyday drink culture

Bartender's Note

Use an inexpensive young red. Lemon soda (or lemonade lightly cut with soda) beats plain Sprite for balance.

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How to make the Tinto De Verano

  1. 1Fill a highball with ice
  2. 2Add wine and lemon soda
  3. 3Stir gently
  4. 4Garnish with an orange slice

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