Spain is home to many incredible wines. Nothing is more Spanish, though, than sitting outside munching on small plates of tapas or a magnificent paella and sipping on a cool Sangria, the refreshing fruit marinated wine drink Spain is so famous for. Another drink that embraces Spain’s wines, especially from the Rioja and Priorat regions is Tinto de Verano, red wine blended with lemon soda and served over ice.
Three Refreshing Spanish Wine Drinks
Red wine sangria and tinto de verano are two Spanish drinks that inevitably emerge as the weather warms up. The 3rd drink, a white wine sangria, is not often found in Spain but provides the same experience for white wine lovers everywhere.
Print PinServings: 4
Equipment
- Large pitcher
Ingredients
Red or White Wine Sangria
- 24 oz Bottle full-bodied Spanish red wine or dry white wine
- ¼ cup Orange juice
- 2 tbsp Orange liqueur like Gran Torres or Grand Marnier
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 whole Orange, sliced
- 1 whole Lemon, sliced
- 1 wedge Granny Smith apple, cut into wedges
- 1 whole Peach, pit removed and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup Club soda or sparkling water
Tinto de Verano
- 24 oz Bottle of young, fruity red wine
- 1 whole Orange or lemon, sliced
- 24 oz Lemon soda or Fanta. Orange soda is OK as well
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Sangria
- Mix together in a large pitcher all the ingredients except the club soda. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, add ice cubes and club soda to the pitcher and pour into balloon-shaped wine glasses.
Tinto de Verano
- Place wine and citrus soda in a pitcher and leave to cool in refrigerator or freezer. To serve, place an orange or lemon slice in a tall glass with 2-3 ice cubes. Pour wine into glass and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg