Best Madrilenian Alcoholic Beverage Types
Chinchón is an anise-based spirit hailing from a namesake city located in the Community of Madrid. The drink is distilled from a macerate of green anise seeds that are steeped in neutral alcohol and water. Depending on its sweetness, Chinchón comes in three different varieties: special dry, dry, and sweet.
Dry versions are mainly enjoyed as a drink, while the sweet Chinchón is often incorporated into desserts. Like other types of anise-based beverages, this Spanish version is also traditionally mixed with water to produce a cloudy drink that is best enjoyed as a digestif.
Sol y Sombra is an after-dinner cocktail made with a combination of equal parts anisette and brandy. In order to prepare it, both ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a brandy snifter. The name Sol y Sombra translates to Sun and Shade, referring to different types of seats at bullfights and to the colors of the drink, where brandy represents the dark shades (sombra), while the clear anisette represents sun (sol).
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Madrid-style lemonade is a lemon and wine-based cocktail that originated in Madrid. It combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, white wine, water, peaches or apples, sugar, lemon slices, and usually a cinnamon stick. This refreshing cocktail should be made in advance and chilled for several hours.
It is typically prepared in a pitcher and should be served over ice. Limonada is usually enjoyed during traditional fiestas in Madrid. It is a staple on San Isidro (May 15) and La Paloma (August 15).
Best Madrilenian Alcoholic Beverage Producers
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USA Wine Ratings - Gold
2021, 2020
BEST Garcia Carrion Wines
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The Liqueur Masters - Gold
2023, 2022
The Americian Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022
The Gin Masters - Gold
2022
BEST Zamora Company Spirits
Mahou San Miguel is a leading Spanish brewing company with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1890. Based in Madrid, it is recognized as the largest beer producer in Spain and one of the most prominent players in the international beer market.
The company is known for its flagship brands, Mahou, San Miguel, Alhambra, and Solán de Cabras, which cater to a wide range of consumer tastes.
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2024, 2023, 2021
Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2023, 2022
BEST Mahou San Miguel Beers
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2024, 2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2019
Asia Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2019, 2018
4 Monos Viticultores is a collaborative project founded by four friends—Laura Robles, Javier García, David Moreno, and David Velasco—who share a passion for the Sierra de Gredos region near Madrid, Spain. Established in 2010, the winery focuses on producing authentic wines that reflect the unique terroir of the area.
The team cultivates approximately 14 hectares of vineyards, with 4 hectares owned by them and the remaining managed in collaboration with other growers. These vineyards are situated in the villages of San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Cadalso de los Vidrios, and Cenicientos, at elevations ranging from 650 to 1,000 meters above sea level.
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2020
BEST Compañia Vinicola Solterra S.L. Wines
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2024
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2024
Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2023, 2019
BEST Suntory Wines
Best Madrilenian Alcoholic Beverages
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The Liqueur Masters - Master
2023
AWARDS
USA Wine Ratings - Gold
2021
AWARDS
USA Wine Ratings - Gold
2021
AWARDS
Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold
2023
AWARDS
Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold
2023
AWARDS
The Americian Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2021, 2020
AWARDS
The Liqueur Masters - Gold
2023, 2022
AWARDS
The Liqueur Masters - Gold
2022
AWARDS
Barcelona Beer Challenge - Gold
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2023
Crystal Taste Award - 3 stars
2021
AWARDS
Melbourne International Beer Competition - Gold
2023, 2022
World Beer Awards - Gold
2023
Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021
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