Tinto de Verano (Summer Wine)

5 from 1 vote

Refreshing, with a touch of sweetness, tinto de verano is the perfect summer cocktail. Made from red wine, it’s a lighter alternative to sangria or other drinks that are a bit too sweet for a hot summer day.

Servings: 1 cup

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Prep Time:5

Total Time:5

Ingredients

½ cup red wine
½ cup gaseosa (Or substitute)

Instructions

Fill a glass with ice.
Add wine to the glass, filling it halfway.
Fill the rest of the glass with gaseosa.
Add a squeeze of lemon, lime, or orange, if you like. You can also garnish the drink with a slice of a citrus fruit.

Notes

Gaseosa substitutes

Gaseosa may be difficult to find outside of Spain. You can easily substitute gaseosa with another lemon-flavored soda. If you find lemon sodas too sweet, try mixing them with sparkling water to lighten them up before using them in your recipe.

Another option is to make your own gaseosa by adding a dash of simple syrup or another sweetener (like stevia) to some sparkling water. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice to taste, then stir it all together.

Customizing the recipe

While it's normally made with equal parts of wine and soda, the ratio can be adjusted to suit each person's taste. Add more wine for a stronger drink or more soda for a lighter, sweeter one. Those who want to keep their alcohol consumption down can add a just a splash of wine to their gaseosa to give it a touch of color and flavor.

Another way to personalize the drink is to add a splash of vermouth or some seasonal fruit to it.

Nutrition

Course: beverages

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan

Keyword: summer wine, tinto de verano

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Tracy Ariza, DDS