Red Wine Summer Cocktail (Tinto de Verano)

A refreshing Spanish wine cocktail perfect for summer

Tinto de Verano is made by mixing red wine with soda, typically lemon-lime soda or a citrus-flavored soda like Sprite or 7UP, and sometimes a splash of vermouth or other spirits. It's like sangria but simpler and lighter, that's why it's so popular for hot summer days in Spain. The exact recipe can vary depending on personal preferences and regional variations, but most are similar in its simplicity and refreshing taste.

Embrace the essence of summer with this refreshing drink.

Why you'll love this summer wine cocktail

• Simple ingredients: You can really make this a two ingredient recipe, but we like to elevate it with some lemon
• So refreshing: There's a reason everyone is enjoying this during the hot summer in Spain.
• Perfect for those who don't like wine: It's just a lighter sweeter version of wine that helps those who might not enjoy the bold flavors of wine as much.
• Use up that opened bottle of wine: Similar to sangria, this is a great recipe to use up an old opened bottle of wine, or a bad bottle of wine.

Ingredients

• Red wine: Any red wine would work for this recipe, just stay away from the sweet ones.
• Lemon-lime soda: Sprite or 7UP work well.
• Ice: Enough to fill your glasses.
• Lemon: To garnish.

How to make Tinto de Verano?

Making Tinto de Verano is one of the simplest drinks to prepare. Just fill your glass with some ice, lemon wheel is optional, pour some red wine about half way through the glass and top it off with lemon-lime soda (we used Sprite).

Enjoy with some small bites

• Spanish Garlic Mushrooms
• Mango Avocado Salsa
• Fresh-Cut French Fries
• Peruvian Canchitas

Other Spanish cocktails

• White Wine Sangria
• Sangria Tinto Recipe

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