Kalimotxo

Kalimotxo is a refreshing cocktail that originated in the early 1970s in Spain. The cocktail is made with a simple mixture of red wine and cola. Although some use cheaper wine in the mix, the best Kalimotxo is made with dry and tannic red wines of higher quality.

In order to improve the flavors, some variations also use anise extract, Ouzo, and lime or lemon twist. Due to its availability, the drink is popular throughout the world: in former Yugoslav republics it goes under the name Bambus, in Chile it is known as Jote, in Romania as Motorină, in the Czech Republic as Houba, and in Germany as Korea.

A common way to serve Kalimotxo is on the rocks in a one-liter drinking glass (known as mini or maceta), garnished with a lemon wheel.