Tinto de Verano (Red Wine Spritzer)
Why this recipe works
- Built in the glass: The drink is assembled directly over ice, with no shaker, syrup or steeping time needed.
- Cold and bright: Chilled red wine, fizzy lemonade and fresh lemon create a light spritz with a clean citrus finish.
- Easy to adjust: The sweetness and acidity can be guided by the lemonade you choose and the final squeeze of lemon.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose a lighter red: A young, fruity red works best; heavily oaked or very tannic wines can dominate the drink.
- Control the sweetness: The lemonade sets the overall sweetness, so choose a drier style if you want a cleaner, sharper finish.
- Use lemon to finish: Fresh lemon lifts the drink just before serving and helps balance the sweetness of the lemonade.
Timing notes
- Chill before mixing: Keep both the wine and lemonade well chilled so the drink stays cold without becoming overly diluted.
- Serve straight away: Once mixed, the fizz fades and the ice begins to melt, so Tinto de Verano is best poured to order.
Cocktail variations
- Change the citrus: Try a squeeze of orange or lime for a softer or sharper citrus note while keeping the drink simple.
- Make it lighter: Use a softer red wine and a less sweet lemonade for a more delicate, refreshing spritz.
Alcohol-free alternatives
- Alcohol-free red wine: Alcohol-free red wine keeps the drink closest in style, especially when paired with fizzy lemonade and fresh lemon.
- Grape-based mocktail: For a simple mocktail, use a red grape-based drink with sparkling lemonade, then sharpen with extra lemon to avoid excessive sweetness.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Fill a large glass with the ice cubes. Pour in the red wine, then top up with the lemonade.
- Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in a little juice to taste. Give it a gentle stir and serve straight away while it is cold and fizzy.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Chill the red wine and lemonade well so the drink stays fizzy without needing extra ice.
- For a brighter finish, squeeze in more lemon just before serving.
Substitutions
- Replace Red wine with a lighter-bodied red wine for a softer, more refreshing spritz.
- Replace Lemonade with a less sweet lemonade if you prefer a drier drink.
Storage
- Best served immediately. Once mixed, it quickly loses its fizz and becomes diluted as the ice melts.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 5min (5min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Spanish
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