Spanish Alcoholic Mixed Drinks

Sangria is a fruity Spanish cocktail made with red wine and chopped fruits such as pears, peaches, berries, apples, nectarines, or pineapple. The beverage is often combined with sugar, orange juice, sparkling water, and even brandy. It is... READ MORE

Similar to Sangria, Tinto de Verano is a cold wine-based cocktail that originates from Spain. It can be translated as Red Wine of Summer, so it is not a surprise that it is mainly consumed during summer as a refreshing drink that... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

Sangría blanca or white sangría is a white wine version of this popular Spanish wine cocktail. It is usually sweetened and made with light, fruity, and fragrant white wines, while the selection of fruit typically includes pe... READ MORE

Agua de Valencia is a Spanish cocktail made with either cava or champagne, along with orange juice, gin, and vodka. The preparation of Agua de Valencia is simplicity itself – all ingredients are typically combined in a large pitcher... READ MORE

Agua de Sevilla is a Spanish cocktail that is typically made with a combination of pineapple juice, sparkling wine, triple sec, whiskey, sugar, and sour mix, although there are numerous recipes and ways of preparation. The drink is a stap... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

Rebujito is a popular Andalusian cocktail that is made with sherry, lemon-lime soda, and fresh mint. Typically, dry sherry styles such as fino or manzanilla are used. The drink is popular in Andalusia and sometimes differs among the regio... READ MORE

This Cava-based cocktail is a popular take on classic Spanish sangría, but unlike the traditional version made with red wine, this variety is based on Cava—the renowned Catalonian sparkling wine. This sangria incorporates fresh fruit,... READ MORE

Marianito is a popular vermouth-based cocktail from northern Spain. It is often called improved vermouth, and though the recipes vary, it typically combines sweet vermouth (vermut rojo), gin, Campari, and bitters. The drink is usually enj... READ MORE

Zurracapote is a popular Spanish mixed drink with numerous recipes and variations. However, the basic ingredients are always the same – sugar, lemon, red wine, cinnamon, and dried fruits. Depending on personal preferences, it can be... READ MORE

Asiático is a Spanish cocktail made with a combination of coffee, condensed milk, brandy, and Licor 43 – a local liqueur. The drink should be served in a thick, resistant, specially designed glass with coffee beans, lemon rin... READ MORE

Marianito is a vermouth-based cocktail mainly associated with northern Spain and the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Burgos. Although the name can sometimes describe a simple combination of vermouth served with an olive and an orange slice,... READ MORE

Queimada is a fiery Galician punch made with pomace brandy (orujo), sugar, coffee beans, and lemon zest. While it is mixed in a large bowl, the combination is set on fire, providing a spectacular drinking experience. The preparation start... READ MORE

Limonada de León is a traditional cocktail made with red wine, citrus fruit, sugar, and spices. It is traditionally enjoyed during the Holy Week (Semana Santa)—hence its alternative name: the Holy Week Lemonade. The basic rec... READ MORE

Pomada is a refreshing cocktail that combines gin and lemonade. It is traditionally made with gin de Mahón (the only producer is Xoriguer), which is distilled and bottled on the island. This cocktail combines equal parts gin and le... READ MORE

Fifty-fifty, or locally better known as fitifiti, is a popular Spanish cocktail that is mainly associated and enjoyed in Córdoba. The drink is a combination of white wine and sweet dessert wine. As the name suggests, the c... READ MORE

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 ... READ MORE

Mentira, translated as a lie, is a Spanish cocktail that combines coffee liqueur and a granizado de limón—a typical drink similar to a lemon slushie or frozen lemonade. The combination was invented in Cocent... READ MORE