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Tinto de verano (Spanish red wine cocktail)

Tinto de verano is a popular Spanish cocktail made with red wine and lemon-lime soda. It’s an easier, lighter version of sangria and so simple it almost isn’t a recipe. Take it easy: Tinto de verano is one of those drinks that just works. Perfect for summertime sipping, it’s a long cocktail that you can enjoy without overdoing it. It’s basically sangria without the faff! Simple swaps: Replace the lemonade with Coca-Cola to create kalimotxo, which tends to be popular in the Basque country. (Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it!). Budget-friendly: There’s no need to use the finest wine you have in this cocktail – a cheaper tempranillo or other light-bodied Spanish red is perfect. Scale it up: This is a very easy drink to make for a crowd – just mix equal parts wine and lemonade in a jug. Browse more easy summer cocktail recipes.