Kalimotxo (Red Wine and Cola Spritzer)

Kalimotxo, or Calimocho to us non-Euskara speakers, is a popular Basque drink that probably originated as a way to sweeten up slightly tart bodega wine.

  • Serves

    makes ONE COCKTAIL

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red wine (preferably Spanish, such as rioja)
  • 1 cup cola
  • Ice, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Combine red wine and soda and stir gently. Serve over ice.
  1. Combine red wine and soda and stir gently. Serve over ice.
Drinks

Kalimotxo (Red Wine and Cola Spritzer)

  • Serves

    makes ONE COCKTAIL

Kalimotxo, or Calimocho to us non-Euskara speakers, is a popular Basque drink that probably originated as a way to sweeten up slightly tart bodega wine.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red wine (preferably Spanish, such as rioja)
  • 1 cup cola
  • Ice, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Combine red wine and soda and stir gently. Serve over ice.
  1. Combine red wine and soda and stir gently. Serve over ice.

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