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Two ingredients, wine and soda, to which ice cubes are added. We can also use it as we wish (with sparkling water, vermouth, etc.).
Legends
How was tinto de verano born? ? Who knows. It is said that it appeared in Andalusia, at the beginning of the last century, in Cordoba. We owe the idea to a certain Federico Vargas. “In Spain, there are so many stories! It’s like paella or tapas, there are a thousand legends! », explains Haissam Souki Tamayo, executive chef of the Ibericos restaurant.
Variations
Tinto, rebujito (made with sherry), kalimotxo (with Coca-Cola), or even pitilin gorri (with orange soft drink), there are a thousand and one variations and variations inspired by tinto de verano.
1 or 2 euros
This is undoubtedly what explains the popularity of the cocktail among Spanish youth. In Spain, a glass of tinto de verano or a kalimotxo costs no more than a handful of euros.